Drug Information
Generic Name:
Lansoprazole
Pronunciation:
lan-SOP-ra-zole
Product Name:
Prevacid
Category:
Proton Pump Inhibitors
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO)
Uses:
Prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers, treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn)
Comment:
Commonly used drug in critically ill patients to prevent stomach ulcers.