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lansoprazole /lan·so·pra·zole/ (lan-so´prah-zol) a proton pump inhibitor used to inhibit gastric acid secretion for the treatment of duodenal or gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and hyperchlorhydria.
lansoprazole (lansō´pr  zōl´), n brand name: Prevacid; drug class: antisecretory, proton pump inhibitor; action: suppresses gastric secretion by inhibiting hydrogen/potassium ATPase enzyme system in gastric parietal cell; uses: short-term treatment for healing and symptomatic relief of active duodenal ulcer and erosive esophagitis. |
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| The stricture was managed with dilatations, and lansoprazole 30 mg daily was started. More-potent drugs called proton-pump inhibitors include omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix), lansoprazole (Prevacid), and rabeprozole (Aciphex). A newer group of drugs that are showing excellent results are the proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), or pantoprazole (Protonix). |
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