Lansoprazole
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Drug class | Proton pump inhibitor |
|---|---|
| Elimination half-life | 1. 0–1. 5 hours |
| Formula | C16H14F3N3O2S |
| Metabolism | Liver (CYP3A4- and CYP2C19-mediated) |
| Chirality | Racemic mixture |
| Pronunciation | /lænˈsoʊprəzoʊl/ lan-SOH-prə-zohl |
| License data | DailyMed |
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| ID | 2922151 |
About Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole, sold under the brand name Prevacid among others, is a medication which reduces stomach acid. It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. Effectiveness is similar to other proton pump inhibitors. It is taken by mouth.