Compare Nexium vs Zantac

Compare Nexium

vs Zantac

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

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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).

Uses of Zantac

Zantac is also known by the generic name Ranitidine Hcl

USES:
Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from returning after treatment. This medication is also used to treat and prevent certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems caused by too much stomach acid (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, erosive esophagitis) or a backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).

Ranitidine is known as an H2 histamine blocker. It works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. This helps heal and prevent ulcers and improves symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain.

This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Nexium and Zantac Have 16 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 Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

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

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Nexium and Zantac.

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Nexium Has 19 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zantac

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Thyroid Gland - Goiter is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

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

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

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

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Infection due to the Candida Fungus - Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth - Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Unconsciousness Resulting from Liver Cell Deterioration - Hepatic Coma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Atrophic Gastritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

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Zantac Has 10 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

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

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

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

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac.

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Nexium and Zantac Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Nexium Has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zantac

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac. Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac. Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nexium but not Zantac. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Nexium and Zantac.

Zantac Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zantac

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Nexium and Zantac Treat 9 Conditions in Common

Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum - Upper GI Bleed is treated by both Nexium and Zantac.

Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion - Erosive Esophagitis is treated by both Nexium and Zantac.

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is treated by both Nexium and Zantac.

Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus - Gastroesophageal Reflux is treated by both Nexium and Zantac.

Medication Treatment for Healing Erosive Esophagitis - Maintenance of Healing Erosive Esophagitis is treated by both Nexium and Zantac.

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.

Zantac has 4 Condition Contraindications

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

Zantac Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Porphyria is a contraindication of Zantac.

Contraindication Warnings

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

Gastric Cancer - Stomach Cancer is a contraindication of Zantac.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Zantac.

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

Zantac - Symptoms of overdose may include
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. Symptoms of overdose may include difficulty walking, severe dizziness/fainting.

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.