dexlansoprazole

English

Etymology

From dex- +‎ lansoprazole.

Pronunciation

Noun

dexlansoprazole (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A drug C16H14F3N3O2S that acts as a proton pump inhibitor to reduce gastric acid secretion and is administered orally in the treatment of heartburn associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease and to promote healing of acid-related erosive esophagitis. It is the dextrorotatory enantiomer of lansoprazole and is marketed under the trademark Dexilant.
  • levolansoprazole

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