Protonixvs. Dexilant

Are Protonix and Dexilant the Same Thing?

Protonix(pantoprazolesodium) andDexilant(dexlansoprazole) are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) used to treatgastroesophageal refluxdisease (GERD) and erosiveesophagitis.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Protonix?

Side effects of Protonix include:

  • injection site reactions (redness, pain, swelling),
  • headache,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • abdominal or stomach pain,
  • diarrhea,
  • gas,
  • dizziness,
  • joint pain,
  • weight changes,
  • drowsiness,
  • tired feeling, or
  • sleep problems (insomnia).

What Are Possible Side Effects of Dexilant?

常见的副作用Dexilant包括:

  • diarrhea,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • stomach pain,
  • gas,
  • stuffy nose,
  • sneezing, or
  • other cold symptoms

What is Protonix?

What is Protonix?

ProtonixIV(pantoprazole sodium) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used for short-term treatment (less than 10 days) ofgastroesophagealrefluxdisease (GERD) and a history of erosive esophagitis in adult patients.

What is Dexilant?

What is Dexilant?

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat certain stomach andesophagusproblems (such as acid reflux). It relieves symptoms such asheartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough.

What Drugs Interact With Protonix?

Protonixmay interact with atazanavir, blood thinners,digoxin,diuretics(water pills),ketoconazole, ormethotrexate.

Protonixmay also interact with nelfinavir,ampicillin, or iron.

What Drugs Interact With Dexilant?

Dexilant may interact with atazanavir, ampicillin, digoxin, iron, blood thinners such aswarfarin, or ketoconazole.

Dexilant may also interact with digoxin, tacrolimus, orclopidogrel.

How Should Protonix Be Taken?

The recommended adult dose of Protonix is 40 mg once daily.

  • ProtonixOral Suspension should be taken 30 minutes before a meal
  • ProtonixOral Suspension should only be taken with applesauce or apple juice 30 minutes before a meal.
  • ProtonixOral Suspension should not be taken in or with water or other liquids, or with other foods.
  • ProtonixOral Suspension should not be chewed or crushed.
  • ProtonixOral Suspension packet should not be divided to make a smaller dose.

How Should Dexilant Be Taken?

The recommended dosage of Dexilant is 30 mg once daily for up to 6 months for maintenance of healed EE, and 30 mg once daily for 4 weeks to treat symptomatic non-erosive GERD.

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References
SOURCE:
RxList. Protonix Medication Guide.
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RxList. Dexilant Medication Guide.
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