Compare Prilosec vs Zantac

Compare Prilosec

vs Zantac

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

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Uses of Prilosec

Prilosec is also known by the generic name Omeprazole Magnesium

Prilosec is also known by the generic name Omeprazole

USES:
Omeprazole 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. Omeprazole 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.

Prilosec and Zantac Have 10 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 Prilosec and Zantac.

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Zantac.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Zantac.

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

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Zantac.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Zantac.

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

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

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

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

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

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Zantac Has 16 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Prilosec

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

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Zantac.

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Zantac.

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

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Zantac.

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Zantac.

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Zantac.

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

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Prilosec Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zantac

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

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

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Prilosec and Zantac Treat 14 Conditions in Common

Condition of Increased Mast Cells - Systemic Mastocytosis is treated by both Prilosec and Zantac.

Benign Tumors of the Hormone Producing Glands - Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia is treated by both Prilosec and Zantac.

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

Stress Ulcer Prevention - Prevention of Stress Ulcer is treated by both Prilosec and Zantac.

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

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

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

Ulcer of the Duodenum - Duodenal Ulcer is treated by both Prilosec and Zantac.

Stomach Ulcer - Gastric Ulcer is treated by both Prilosec and Zantac.

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

Prilosec has 5 Condition Contraindications

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

Prilosec Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Contraindication Warnings

Atrophic Gastritis is a contraindication of Prilosec.

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

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Prilosec.

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

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Prilosec.

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.

Prilosec - Symptoms of overdose may include
confusion, unusual sweating, blurred vision, 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.