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Dexilant - Dexlansoprazole

Bharat Pothuri Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG
Brand Name
Dexilant
Generic Name
Dexlansoprazole
Drug Class
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Availability
Prescription
Manufacturer
Takeda
Indications
GERD, Peptic Ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Type
Capsule
Doses
30-60 mg once daily
Route
Oral
Side Effects
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, nausea
Interactions
Similar to other PPIs; caution with drugs requiring acidic pH
Overdose
Diarrhea, abdominal pain in overdose cases.
Missed Dose
Take missed dose as soon as you remember.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Alternatives
Pantoprazole, Omeprazole, Lansoprazole
Co-Pay Assistance Program
Available
Patient Assistance Program
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the point of dexlansoprazole?

Dexlansoprazole is administered in the treatment of GERD and other disorders that cause excessive secretion of stomach acid like the erosive esophagitis.

Dexlansoprazole mechanism of action?

Dexlansoprazole suppresses the stomach proton pump that diminishes the quantity of acid discharged by the stomach and therefore works.

What are the side effects of Dexlansoprazole?

The side effects are pain on head, diarrhea, stomachache and nausea.

Is it advisable to take Dexlansoprazole with food?

Yes, Dexlansoprazole could be administered with or without the meal. It would be better to have meals between the meals.

Does dexlansoprazole possess safe papyrus?

Dexlansoprazole should not be taken when pregnant, ask your physician no. It belongs to B groups of drugs.

What is the storage of Dexlansoprazole like?

Store Dexlansoprazole, dry, none of it wet.

I question, and what will I do, in case I do not take one of the doses of Dexlansoprazole?

It is also advisable that you use all the doses at once in case you forget to use them. Occurrence of ellipsis nearly on the dose immediately preceding the dose.

Does Dexlansoprazole have any drug interactions?

In fact, it is possible to use the warfarin, methotrexate, or clopidogrel drug together with dexlansoprazole.

What is your length of stay using Dexlansoprazole?

Among the problems, there would be the time of treatment basing on the ailment of treatment. Take medication as prescribed by the physician.

Is it possible to use Dexlansoprazole during the long-term treatment?

The recurrence of the use of Dexlansoprazole is associated with the likelihood of the appearance of some side effects, including bone fracture or kidney diseases.