Compare Aciphex vs Zegerid

Compare Aciphex

vs Zegerid

Compare Aciphex to Zegerid. To make a decision about Aciphex vs Zegerid, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Aciphex or Zegerid

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Uses of Aciphex

Aciphex is also known by the generic name Rabeprazole

USES:
Rabeprazole 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. Rabeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Uses of Zegerid

Zegerid is also known by the generic name Omeprazole-Sodium Bicarbonate

USES:
This medication is a combination of omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate. It is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It is also used to prevent stomach bleeding in very ill patients.

Omeprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid that reduces stomach acid and helps omeprazole to work better. 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.

If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away.

For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Aciphex and Zegerid Have 8 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Aciphex and Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Aciphex and Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Aciphex and Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Aciphex and Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Aciphex and Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Aciphex and Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Aciphex and Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Aciphex and Zegerid.

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Aciphex Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zegerid

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

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Zegerid Has 25 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Aciphex

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Increase of White Blood Cells - Leukocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Fungal Infection of the Esophagus - Esophageal Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood - Hypercalcemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Alkalosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Impacted Stool - Fecal Impaction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Phosphate in the Blood - Hypophosphatemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Elevation of Proteins in the Urine - Proteinuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Sudden Blindness and Pain Upon Moving the Eye - Optic Neuritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

Critical Seriousness - Atrophic Gastritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aciphex but not Zegerid.

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Aciphex and Zegerid Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Aciphex and Zegerid. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Aciphex and Zegerid.

Aciphex Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zegerid

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Zegerid Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zegerid

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zegerid but not Aciphex. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Aciphex and Zegerid.

Aciphex and Zegerid Treat 3 Conditions in Common

Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus - Gastroesophageal Reflux is treated by both Aciphex and Zegerid. Ulcer of the Duodenum - Duodenal Ulcer is treated by both Aciphex and Zegerid.

Aciphex has 4 Condition Contraindications

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

Aciphex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Aciphex.

Contraindication Warnings

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Aciphex.

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

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Aciphex.

Zegerid has 9 Condition Contraindications

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

Zegerid Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Zegerid.

Edema - Visible Water Retention is a contraindication of Zegerid.

Oliguria - Kidney Problems Causing a Decreased Amount of Urine to be Passed is a contraindication of Zegerid.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Zegerid.

Contraindication Warnings

Atrophic Gastritis is a contraindication of Zegerid.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Zegerid.

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Zegerid.

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

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Zegerid.

Aciphex - 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.

Zegerid - Symptoms of overdose may include
confusion, unusual sweating, blurred vision, unusually fast heartbeat, seizures.

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.