Will Prevacid Cure Heartburn?
Pronounced: (lan-SO-pruh-zole)
Uses
Lansoprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used to treat acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). Decreasing excess stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent cough, and...
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Clinical trial: Use of Prevacid to treat frequent heartburn
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Prevacid SoluTab Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: LANSOPRAZOLE DELAYED-RELEASE DISINTEGRATING TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (lan-SO-pruh-zole) Side Effects Constipation, diarrhea, or... Read more »
Heartburn
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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