USES OF LANSOPRAZOLE CAPSULE (Background/Uses)

 USES OF LANSOPRAZOLE MEDICINE

(Background/Uses/Benefits)


👉 BACKGROUND: 

LANSOPRAZOLE  is a drug used for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, particularly peptic ulcer.

Lansoprazole is used for treatment of the disorders of gastric acid hypersecretion.

 Lansoprazole and the other drugs in this class, such as Omeprazole, Pantoprazol, and Rabeprazole share a common mechanism of action. 


👉 USES OF LANSOPRAZOLE:

1- Duodenal Ulcer




2- Maintenance /Healing of Erosive Esophagitis

Esophagitis is inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the lining of the esophagus. Erosive esophagitis may cause heartburn and trouble swallowing.

3- H Pylori (Helicobacter Pylori) Infection.

H Pylori is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum). This can cause redness and soreness (inflammation).


4- Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (sGERD)

( Symptoms of sGERD 👇)

~Chest pain

~Nausea.

~Problems swallowing or pain while swallowing.

~Symptoms of complications in the mouth, throat, or lungs, such as chronic cough or hoarseness. )


5- Ulcer Healing

6- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

(The most common symptom of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is abdominal pain, followed by diarrhea and heartburn.)

8- Prevent and treat stomach ulcers due to use of Nonsteroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).

9- Hypersecretory conditions

Gastric acid hypersecretory states increase the risk for peptic ulcer disease (PUD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastrointestinal bleeding, and increase the morbidity and mortality related to these conditions.


👉Side Effects Of Lansoprazole:

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache

Note: If any of side effects  get worse consult your doctor.

👉 Brand Names:


~QPRO 30 MG CAP



~LANSOR Cap

~LANZIT Cap

~SELANZ SR

~INHIBITOL


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