lansoprazole
Definition
Noun A proton-pump inhibitor drug used to reduce stomach acid production. It is primarily prescribed to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Usage
Lansoprazole is used as a medication name. It is typically followed by a dosage (e.g., 30 mg) and frequency (e.g., once daily). - The doctor prescribed lansoprazole to heal the patient's esophageal erosion. - Taking lansoprazole before breakfast is often recommended for maximum effectiveness.
Advanced Usage
- "to be on lansoprazole": to be taking this medication as part of a treatment regimen.
- The patient has been on lansoprazole for three months to manage severe GERD.
Variants and Related Words
- Prevacid: A common brand name for lansoprazole.
- Prevacid is often more expensive than the generic lansoprazole.
Synonyms
- Proton-pump inhibitor (PPI): The class of drugs to which lansoprazole belongs.
- Other proton-pump inhibitors include omeprazole and esomeprazole.
- Acid suppressor: A descriptive term for its function.
Noun
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antacid (trade name Prevacid) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
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