Dexlansoprazole (DEXILANT)

Gastrointestinal Drug

Drug class: Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)

Dexlansoprazole (中文: 右蘭索拉唑)

Drug Class

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)

Common Strengths of Dexlansoprazole capsule

Dexlansoprazole capsule are available in the following strengths:

• 30 mg delayed-release capsules

• 60mg delayed-release capsules

Drug Trade Names of Dexlansoprazole capsule

Dexilant

Drug Usage

Dexlansoprazole is used for:

• Healing of erosive esophagitis (EE)

• Maintenance of healed erosive esophagitis (EE)

• Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits (H+/K+ )-ATPase enzyme in the gastric parietal cells, blocking gastric acid production in the stomach

Route of Administration

Oral