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Lansoprazole (International)

In the US, Lansoprazole (lansoprazole systemic) is a member of the drug class proton pump inhibitors and is used to treat Aspiration Pneumonia, Barrett's Esophagus, Duodenal Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Erosive Esophagitis, Gastritis/Duodenitis, GERD, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Hiatal Hernia, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, Multiple Endocrine Adenomas, NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Stomach Ulcer, Systemic Mastocytosis and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

A02BC03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0103577-45-3

Chemical Formula

C16-H14-F3-N3-O2-S

Molecular Weight

369

Therapeutic Categories

Gastric acid secretion inhibitor

Treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Chemical Name

2-[[[3-Metyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroetoxy)-2-pyridyl]metyl]sulfinyl]benzimidazole

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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