Combine Protonix and Nexium

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Protonix

and Nexium

Combine Protonix with Nexium. To make a decision about taking Protonix and Nexium, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Protonix and Nexium have 106 combined Side Effects total
50 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Protonix

Protonix is also known by the generic name Pantoprazole

USES:
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Uses of Nexium

Nexium is also known by the generic name Esomeprazole Magnesium

USES:
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Protonix and Nexium Combined Have 50 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Atrophic Gastritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Difficulty Speaking - Dysarthria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Discolored Spots and Small Elevations of the Skin - Maculopapular Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Disease of the Optic Nerve - Optic Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Enlarged Thyroid Gland - Goiter is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Infection due to the Candida Fungus - Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth - Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Sensitive to Light - Photophobia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Unconsciousness Resulting from Liver Cell Deterioration - Hepatic Coma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium and Protonix combined

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Protonix and Nexium Combined have 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Protonix and Nexium combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Protonix and Nexium combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Protonix and Nexium combined

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Protonix and Nexium Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Protonix and Nexium.

Protonix has 4 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Protonix.

Protonix Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Contraindication Warnings

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Protonix.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Protonix.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Protonix.

Pernicious Anemia - Anemia caused by Vitamin B12 Deficiency-Pernicious Anemia is a contraindication of Protonix.

Nexium has 5 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Nexium.

Nexium Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Nexium.

Contraindication Warnings

Atrophic Gastritis is a contraindication of Nexium.

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Nexium.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Nexium.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Nexium.

Protonix - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Nexium - Symptoms of overdose may include
confusion, extreme sweating, blurred vision, or unusually fast heartbeat.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.