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Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole (lan-SOE-pra-zole, INN) is a proton pump inhibitor which prevents the stomach from producing acid. It is manufactured by TAP Pharmaceutical Products. Additional recommended knowledge
PharmacologyLansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in the same pharmacologic class as omeprazole. Lansoprazole has been marketed for many years and is one of several PPI's available.[citation needed] Lansoprazole's plasma elimination half-life is not proportional to the duration of the drug's effects (i.e. gastric acid suppression). The mean plasma elimination half-life is 1.5 hours,[1] and the effects of the drug last for over 24 hours after it has been used for 1 day or more.[citation needed] Prevacid is now manufactured and distributed by Novartis Consumer Health. IndicationsLansoprazole is indicated for:
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Brand namesThe drug is sold with the following brand names:
Lansoprazole is also available as a generic drug in Belgium, Colombia, Italy and Mexico. References
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