Comparing Nexium vs Zantac
| Nexium (esomeprazole) | Zantac (ranitidine) |
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| Nexium (esomeprazole) | Zantac (ranitidine) |
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Prescription only
Nexium is an acid-suppressing agent used to treat conditions associated with excessive stomach acid production, such as gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and stomach ulcers. Nexium is available orally... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Zantac was an acid-suppressing agent that was used to treat a wide range of gastric-acid-related disorders, including gastric ulcers, heartburn, and GERD. Headaches were the most common side effect... View more |
Related suggestions Erosive Esophagitis
Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis
Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions
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| More about Nexium (esomeprazole) | More about Zantac (ranitidine) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Nexium has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 211 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Zantac has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 83 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Nexium side effects |
View all Zantac side effects |
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| Other esomeprazole brands include: Nexium 24HR, Nexium IV | Other ranitidine brands include: Acid Control 150, Acid Control 75, Acid Reducer, Acid Reducer Non-Prescription Strength, Acid Relief, Berkley and Jensen Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Careone Acid Reducer, Deprizine, Equaline Heartburn Relief, Sunmark Acid Reducer Maximum Strength View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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1.5 hours |
2.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 214 drugs are known to interact with Nexium:
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A total of 149 drugs are known to interact with Zantac:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
June 09, 1983 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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