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Lansoprazole

Anti ulcer & anti secretory drugs

Description

Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. It's used for indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux and gastroesophageal-reflux-disease (GORD). Lansoprazole is also taken to prevent and treat stomach ulcers. Sometimes, lansoprazole is taken for a rare condition caused by a tumour in the pancreas or…

Mechanism of action

It decreases gastric acid secretion by inhibiting gastric H+ K+-ATPase.

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Mechanism of action

It decreases gastric acid secretion by inhibiting gastric H+ K+-ATPase.

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