Drug Summary

  Drug name:  lansoprazole
  Chemical name:  Lansoprazole
  Formula:  C₁₆H₁₄F₃N_{3  Weight:   369.361
  CAS no:  103577-45-3
  DrugBank link:  DB00448
  Description:  Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which prevents the stomach from producing acid. It is manufactured by TAP Pharmaceutical Products. Lansoprazole has been marketed for many years and is one of several PPI’s available.
  Indication:  For the treatment of acid-reflux disorders (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, H. pylori eradication, and prevention of gastroinetestinal bleeds with NSAID use.}