Question 1

please i am 72 male from india. i want to know which is better and safe nexium (esomeprazole) or pantoprazole. thanks.?

Accepted Answer

Both are safe: Both Pantoprazole (which is generic for protonix) and Nexium (esomeprazole) are proton pump inhibitors to reduce acid secretions in your stomach.  They are both safe and very effective. Pantoprazole being available generically is much less expensive than nexium (esomeprazole).  Omeprezole (generic for Prilosec is also a ppi- and nearly the same molecule as nexium (esomeprazole)- "the new purple pill") is inexpensive and available without rx!

Question 2

is pantoprazole as good as nexium (esomeprazole) or losec?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: A review in Journal of the American Pharmacists Association(Eval of Omeprazole,Lansoprazole,Pantoprazole,&amp;Rabeprazole in Treatment of Acid-Related Diseases,J Am Pharm Assoc. 2000;40(1)),there is no difference amongst the proton pump inhibitors(pantoprazole, omeprazole, esomeprazole, rabeprazole). Clinically, we find some people respond better to one than another; if one doesn't work, try another.

Question 3

can i take pantoprazole-nexium) a year beyond  expiration date.  i've tried zantac (ranitidine) for gers and am getting lot of gas pains.  endoscopy in 2 1/2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

You better don't: Any medication has so named shelf life. That mean that medication still answer to its chemical specification and expected pharmacological effect. Beyond that time point is uncertainty. You may not expect adequate effect from expired medication. There might be potential problems as well. I'd not advise you to take your chances. Go and get new prescription.

Question 4

cani take a nexium (esomeprazole) later in the day if i have taken a tecta in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Yes but : Yes, you can take a Nexium (esomeprazole) later in the day if you have taken a tecta in the morning but they do the same thing so it may not be necessary or you may not receive as much effect. Two ppi will in one day should not hurt you.

Question 5

hi.. i'm taking esomeprazole 40mg twice daily and mine is finished still waiting for the pharmacy to order mine.. took last dose of 40mg last night.. can i take pantoprazole in the mean time and go back to esomeprazole tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are both proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), so they work similarly.  I have had patients switch from Pantoprazole to esomeprazole the next day, and then switch back to pantoprazole on occasion. It is a good idea to wean off PPIs as soon as you can. They are safe for short term use, however long term use may cause problems, so once you are feeling better ask your Dr about weaning off of it.

Question 6

i had very bad acid reflux and discomfort few months and i am now on medicine tecta and nexium , but it seem not work well for me. is there any better?

Accepted Answer

Acid refelux which: does not respond to simple medication should be evaluated by a Gastroenterologist and usually upper GI examination (gastroscopy) is indicated! There will be a medication or combination of medications which will control your symptoms!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 7

is tecta or nexium (esomeprazole) good to take to get rid of acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is very good  medicine but need prescription. It is a proton pump inhibitors.(nexium).

Question 8

what best meds for severe grade4 reflux disease.dr has tried pantorazole, nexium, (esomeprazole) ranitindine. will be having nissen eventually.  ?

Accepted Answer

Needs further eval.: What is nissen?  If you have not responded to all those meds, something more complex is going on than just reflux. There are new strength drugs, such as dexilant, (dexlansoprazole) but most important is finding what else going on. Barretts's esophagus? Zollinger-ellison syndrome, super high acidity state, huge hiatal hernia. Maybe it's not even the GI tract is the problem. Maybe heart, gall bladder, pancreas...

Question 9

pantoprazole is used for treating which disease?

Accepted Answer

Increased acid: Pantoprazole (protonix) is a proton pump inhibitor (ppi) and is used to treat erosive esophagitis and other conditions involving excess stomach acid (acid reflux disease, heart burn, etc).

Question 10

what is nexium (esomeprazole) used for?

Accepted Answer

Nexium (esomeprazole): is used to treat certain GI problems (e.g. heartburn, difficulty swallowing). See your PCP for evaluation and tests.

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Please i am 72 male from india. i want to know which is better and safe nexium (esomeprazole) or pantoprazole. thanks.?

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Is pantoprazole as good as nexium (esomeprazole) or losec?

A member asked:

Can i take pantoprazole-nexium) a year beyond expiration date. i've tried zantac (ranitidine) for gers and am getting lot of gas pains. endoscopy in 2 1/2 weeks?

A member asked:

Cani take a nexium (esomeprazole) later in the day if i have taken a tecta in the morning?

A member asked:

Hi.. i'm taking esomeprazole 40mg twice daily and mine is finished still waiting for the pharmacy to order mine.. took last dose of 40mg last night.. can i take pantoprazole in the mean time and go back to esomeprazole tomorrow?

A member asked:

I had very bad acid reflux and discomfort few months and i am now on medicine tecta and nexium , but it seem not work well for me. is there any better?

A member asked:

Is tecta or nexium (esomeprazole) good to take to get rid of acid reflux?

A member asked:

What best meds for severe grade4 reflux disease.dr has tried pantorazole, nexium, (esomeprazole) ranitindine. will be having nissen eventually. ?

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Pantoprazole is used for treating which disease?

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What is nexium (esomeprazole) used for?

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