Generic name: lansoprazole (oral route) [ lan-SOE-pra-zole ]
Drug class:Proton pump inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 3, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- First - Lansoprazole
- Prevacid
- Prevacid SoluTab
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule, Delayed Release
- Tablet Disintegrating, Delayed Release
- Powder for Suspension
Therapeutic Class: Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor
Pharmacologic Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Uses for First - Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain conditions where there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers, gastric ulcers caused by NSAID use, erosive esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a condition wherein the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Sometimes lansoprazole is used in combination with antibiotics (eg, amoxicillin, clarithromycin) to treat ulcers associated with an infection caused by H. pylori bacteria.
Lansoprazole is also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES), which is a condition where the stomach produces too much acid.
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.
Before using First - Lansoprazole
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that w...
