Category: Proton Pump Inhibitors
Esomeprazole – chemical name
Pronunciation – ess-oh-MEP-ra-zole
Nexium – brand name
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Nexium. When any drug is prescribed, the possibility of drug interactions should always be considered.
Esomeprazole – chemical name
Pronunciation – ess-oh-MEP-ra-zole
Nexium – brand name
Nexium is available in 20 mg and 40 mg Delayed Release capsules. Recommended adult dosage for treatment of esophagitis is Nexium 20 mg or Nexium 40 mg one capsule daily 4 to 8 weeks (unless otherwise directed by your doctor). If healing is not complete, Nexium can be given for another 4 to 8 weeks. For maintenance of healing, the recommended dosage is Nexium 20 mg once daily. Controlled studies have not extended beyond 6 months.
Omeprazole – chemical name
Pronunciation – o-MEP-ra-zole
Prilosec – brand name
Prilosec (omeprazole) and GERD
Prilosec is available with a doctor’s prescription and is commonly called by it’s brand name, Prilosec.
Omeprazole – chemical name
Pronunciation – o-MEP-ra-zole
Prilosec – brand name
Prescription Prilosec comes in delayed release capsules. Recommended adult dosage for treatment of frequent heartburn is one capsule daily, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Follow the directions for using Prilosec provided by your doctor.
Omeprazole – chemical name
Pronunciation – o-MEP-ra-zole
Prilosec – brand name
Although side effects from Prilosec are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Omeprazole – chemical name
Pronunciation – o-MEP-ra-zole
Prilosec – brand name
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Prilosec. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Pantoprazole – chemical name
Pronunciation – pan-toe-pra-zole
Protonix – brand name
Protonix is available with a doctor’s prescription and is commonly called by it’s brand name, Protonix.
Protonix belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors, called PPI’s. They are:
Pantoprazole – chemical name
Pronunciation – pan-toe-pra-zole
Protonix – brand name
Directions For Taking Protonix
Normal Dose Range: 20 mg – 40 mg once daily, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Follow the directions for using Protonix provided by your doctor.
Protonix comes as an extended release, long acting tablet that is taken by mouth. Protonix is usually taken once a day. Protonix generally is recommended that tablets be taken approximately 30 minutes prior to meals for maximal effectiveness. Protonix is usually taken for 8 weeks, but your doctor may want you to take it for another 8 weeks if your esophagus has not healed. Follow the directions for using Protonix provided by your doctor.
Pantoprazole – chemical name
Pronunciation – pan-toe-pra-zole
Protonix – brand name
Although Protonix, like other proton pump inhibitors (called PPIs) is well tolerated, side effects may occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Pantoprazole – chemical name
Pronunciation – pan-toe-pra-zole
Protonix – brand name
Before Using Protonix
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Protonix, call your doctor.