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Lansoprazole (lan-SOE-pra-zole) is a proton pump inhibitor which prevents the stomach from producing acid. It is marketed under the following brand names:
- Takepron® in Japan
- Prevacid® by TAP Pharmaceuticals in the U.S.
- Zoton®
Pharmacology
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor similar to omeprazole. Lansoprazole's plasma elimination half-life is not proportional to the duration of the drug's effects (i.e. gastric acid suppression). The plasma elimination half-life is 1.5 hours or less, and the effects of the drug last for over 24 hours after it has been given for 5 days or more.
Indications
Lansoprazole is indicated for:
- Treatment of ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, and NSAID-induced ulcers
- Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (also known as acid reflux disease)
- Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
- Treatment of Barrett's esophagus
- Adjunctive treatment of H. pylori infection, alongside antibiotics
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