dexlansoprazole (Kapidex, Dexilant)
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Introduction
Kapidex name change to Dexilant[2]
Indications
- symptomatic GERD
- erosive esophagitis, pyrosis
- gastritis or peptic ulcer
Dosage
Pharmacokinetics
- dual release mechanism
Mechanism of action
- R-isomer of lansoprazole
Notes
cost about $150/month (2009)
More general terms
References
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 16(3): 2009 Comparison of Proton Pump Inhibitors Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=250304&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 FDA NEWS RELEASE: March 4, 2010 FDA Approves Name Change for Heartburn Drug Kapidex http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm203096.htm
- ↑ Deprecated Reference