Lansaprozole

Were you looking for information about Lansoprazole? Lansaprozole is a common misspelling of lansoprazole.

Lansoprazole (Prevacid^®) is approved to treat the symptoms of several conditions involving the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. In particular, this prescription medication can help to treat problems such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers, and erosive esophagitis. Because this prescription medication is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), it helps to reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach by blocking acid production sites. Make sure to seek immediate medical attention if you think you may have overdosed on this medication.

(For the complete eMedTV article on this drug, click Lansoprazole. This article offers an in-depth look at how lansoprazole works, and also offers tips on when and how to take the medication. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)