Tag: Proton Pump Inhibitors

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Aciphex, Aciphex Sprinkle Proton Pump Inhibitors Description Proton pump inhibitor (PPI); gastric antisecretory agentUsed for GERD, peptic ulcer disease, in combination with antibiotics for the eradication of H. pylori, and for hypersecretory conditions such as ZE syndromeMay have less potential for drug interactions compared to other PPIs…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Protonix Proton Pump Inhibitors Description Oral and IV gastric proton-pump inhibitor (PPI)Used for erosive esophagitis, GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, duodenal and gastric ulcers, H. pylori eradication with antibiotics, and stress ulcer prophylaxisLowest propensity of PPIs for CYP-based drug interactions Indications  Indicated for the treatment of Erosive Esophagitis Associated…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Zegerid, Zegerid OTC, Konvomep Antacids, Combos;  Proton Pump Inhibitors Description Oral immediate-release proton pump inhibitor (PPI) combined with a sodium bicarbonate bufferPrescription products used for GERD, erosive esophagitis, gastric and duodenal ulcer, and stress ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patientsNonprescription products used for short-term use (14 days)…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, OmepraCare, OmepraCare DR Proton Pump Inhibitors Description Oral proton pump inhibitor (PPI), gastric antisecretory agent.Used for GERD, erosive esophagitis, and hypersecretory conditions; also used in antimicrobial combination regimens for H. pylori eradication.Available OTC for heartburn. Indications  Indicated for the short-term, self-treatment of frequent dyspepsia…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Prevacid, Prevacid Solu Tab, Prevacid 24HR Proton Pump Inhibitors Description Proton-pump inhibitor (PPI), gastric antisecretory agentUsed for treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, erosive esophagitis, GERD, heartburn, ZE syndrome, and NSAID-induced ulcers; combined with antibiotics for eradication of H. pyloriAssociated with increased risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Nexium, Nexium 24HR Proton Pump Inhibitors Description Proton pump inhibitor; S-isomer of omeprazoleUsed for GERD, NSAID-induced ulcer healing and prevention, erosive esophagitis, H. pylori eradication, upper GI rebleeding prophylaxis after therapeutic endoscopy, and hypersecretory conditions; available OTC for short-term treatment of heartburnAvoid concomitant use with clopidogrel;…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dexilant, Kapidex, Dexilant SoluTab Proton Pump Inhibitors Description Proton-pump inhibitor (PPI); R-enantiomer of lansoprazoleUsed for healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis and treatment of GERDAvailable as a delay-release capsule and disintegrating tablet Indications  Indicated for healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis (EE) and maintaining healing of EE…