Comparing Nexium vs Pepcid
Nexium | Pepcid |
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Nexium (esomeprazole) | Pepcid (famotidine) |
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Prescription only
Nexium effectively heals inflamed tissue in the gastrointestinal tract and relieves symptoms of heartburn. Nexium is available orally and as an IV preparation that may be used in adults and children... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Duodenal Ulcer, GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Indigestion, Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions, Peptic Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer, Upper GI Hemorrhage... View more |
Related suggestions Erosive Esophagitis
Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis
Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Nexium has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 207 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Pepcid has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Nexium side effects in more detail. |
See also: Pepcid side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Nexium prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other esomeprazole brands include: Nexium 24HR, Nexium IV | Other famotidine brands include: Acid Control, Acid Controller Maximum Strength, Acid Controller Original Strength, Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Acid Reducer Original Strength, Acid Reducer-Famotidine, Heartburn Relief, Heartburn Relief Maximum Strength, Pepcid AC, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength Tablets, Pepcid Oral Suspension, Zantac 360 View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
1.5 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 200 drugs are known to interact with Nexium:
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A total of 298 drugs are known to interact with Pepcid:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
October 15, 1986 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** 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.
Further information
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