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Medications for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

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    What is Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome:  Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is caused by gastrin-secreting tumors of the pancreas that causes severe ulceration (areas of irritation) of the upper gastrointestinal tract (stomach and small bowel).

    Medications to treat Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

    The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.

    Drug name Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity
    omeprazole C N 1 review
    10

    Generic name: omeprazole systemic

    Brand name:  Prilosec

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Protonix B N Add review
    6.0

    Generic name: pantoprazole systemic

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Nexium C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: esomeprazole systemic

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    pantoprazole B N Add review
    6.0

    Generic name: pantoprazole systemic

    Brand names:  Protonix, Protonix IV

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    famotidine B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: famotidine systemic

    Brand names:  Pepcid AC, Heartburn Relief, Pepcid, Acid Controller Maximum Strength, Acid Controller Original Strength, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid Oral Suspension …

    Drug class: H2 antagonists

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Zantac B N Add review
    10

    Generic name: ranitidine systemic

    Drug class: H2 antagonists

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Prilosec C N 1 review
    10

    Generic name: omeprazole systemic

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Prevacid B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: lansoprazole systemic

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    lansoprazole B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: lansoprazole systemic

    Brand names:  Prevacid, Prevacid OTC, Prevacid SoluTab

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    rabeprazole B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: rabeprazole systemic

    Brand name:  Aciphex

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Aciphex B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: rabeprazole systemic

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    cimetidine B N X Add review Rate

    Generic name: cimetidine systemic

    Brand names:  Tagamet HB, Tagamet, Equaline Acid Reducer

    Drug class: H2 antagonists

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    ranitidine B N Add review
    10

    Generic name: ranitidine systemic

    Brand names:  Zantac, Zantac 150, Zantac 300, Zantac 75, Deprizine, Berkley and Jensen Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Careone Acid Reducer, Sunmark Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Equaline Heartburn Relief, Taladine, Zantac EFFERdose …

    Drug class: H2 antagonists

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Zantac 150 B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: ranitidine systemic

    Drug class: H2 antagonists

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Pepcid AC B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: famotidine systemic

    Drug class: H2 antagonists

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    Zantac 300 B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: ranitidine systemic

    Drug class: H2 antagonists

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    esomeprazole C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: esomeprazole systemic

    Brand names:  Nexium, Nexium IV

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Prevacid OTC B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: lansoprazole systemic

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    Protonix IV B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: pantoprazole systemic

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    Heartburn Relief B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: famotidine systemic

    Drug class: H2 antagonists

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    Tagamet HB B N X Add review Rate

    Generic name: cimetidine systemic

    Drug class: H2 antagonists

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    Zantac 75 B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: ranitidine systemic

    Drug class: H2 antagonists

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    Pepcid B N Add review Rate

    Generic name: famotidine systemic

    Drug class: H2 antagonists

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Nexium IV C N Add review Rate

    Generic name: esomeprazole systemic

    Drug class: proton pump inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    Tagamet B N X Add review Rate

    Generic name: cimetidine systemic

    Drug class: H2 antagonists

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph

     
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    Learn more about Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

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    Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
    Prescription Only / Over the Counter
    Rx Prescription Only
    OTC Over the Counter
    Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter
    Pregnancy
    A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
    B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
    C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
    D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
    X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
    N FDA has not classified the drug.
    Controlled Substances Act Schedule
    N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
    1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
    2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
    3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
    4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
    5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
    Alcohol
    X Interacts with Alcohol.

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