Lansoprazole

Lansoprazole

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Uses

1.1 Short-Term Treatment of Active Duodenal Ulcer

Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment (for 4 weeks) for healing and symptom relief of active duodenal ulcer. [See Clinical Studies (14)]

1.2 H. pylori Eradication to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence

Triple Therapy: Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules /amoxicillin /clarithromycin

Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules in combination with amoxicillin plus clarithromycin as triple therapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or one-year history of a duodenal ulcer) to eradicate H. pylori. Eradication of H. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. [See Clinical Studies (14)

Please refer to the full prescribing information for amoxicillin and clarithromycin.

Dual Therapy: Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules /amoxicillin 

Dual Therapy: Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules /amoxicillinLansoprazole delayed-release capsules in combination with amoxicillin as dual therapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or one-year history of a duodenal ulcer) who are either allergic or intolerant to clarithromycin or in whom resistance to clarithromycin is known or suspected (see the clarithromycin package insert, MICROBIOLOGY section). Eradication of H. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. [See Clinical Studies (14)]

Please refer to the full prescribing information for amoxicillin.

1.3 Maintenance of Healed Duodenal Ulcers

Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated to maintain healing of duodenal ulcers. Controlled studies do not extend beyond 12 months. [See Clinical Studies (14)]

1.4 Short-Term Treatment of Active Benign Gastric Ulcer

Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment (up to 8 weeks) for healing and symptom relief of active benign gastric ulcer. [See Clinical Studies (14)]

1.5 Healing of NSAID-Associated Gastric Ulcer

Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer in patients who continue NSAID use. Controlled studies did not extend beyond 8 weeks. [See Clinical Studies (14)]

1.6 Risk Reduction of NSAID-Associated Gastric Ulcer

Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for reducing the risk of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers in patients with a history of a documented gastric ulcer who require the use of an NSAID. Controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 weeks. [See Clinical Studies (14)]

1.7 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Short-Term Treatment of Symptomatic GERD

Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules is indicated for the treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with GERD for upto 8 weeks. [See Clinical Studies (14)]

Short-Term Treatment of Erosive Esophagitis

Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules is indicated for short-term treatment (up to 8 weeks) for healing and symptom relief of all grades of erosive esophagitis.

For patients who do not heal with lansoprazole delayed-release capsules for 8 weeks (5 to10%), it may be helpful to give an additional 8 weeks of treatment. If there is a recurrence of erosive esophagitis an additional 8-week course of lansoprazole delayed-release capsules may be considered. [See Clinical Studies (14)]

1.8 Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis (EE)

Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated to maintain healing of erosive esophagitis. Controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 months. [See Clinical Studies (14)]

1.9 Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions Including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES)

Lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are indicated for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. [See Clinical Studies (14)]

History

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Other Information

The active ingredient in lansoprazole delayed-release capsules USP is lansoprazole USP, a substituted benzimidazole, 2-[[[3-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-pyridyl] methyl] sulfinyl] benzimidazole, a compound that inhibits gastric acid secretion. Its empirical formula is C16H14F3N3O2S with a molecular weight of 369.37. Lansoprazole USP has the following structure:

structure

Lansoprazole USP is a white to brownish-white powder which melts with decomposition at approximately 166°C. Lansoprazole USP is freely soluble in dimethylformamideand practically insoluble in water.

Lansoprazole USP is stable when exposed to light for up to two months. The rate of degradation of the compound in aqueous solution increases with decreasing pH. The degradation half-life of the drug substance in aqueous solution at 25°C is approximately 0.5 hour at pH 5.0 and approximately 18 hours at pH 7.0.

Lansoprazole USP is supplied as delayed-release capsules.

The delayed-release capsules are available in two dosage strengths: 15 mg and 30 mg of lansoprazole USP per capsule. Each delayed-release capsule contains enteric-coated granules consisting of 15 mg or 30 mg of lansoprazole USP (active ingredient) and the following inactive ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium carbonate, methacrylic acid copolymer, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, shellac, simethicone, starch, sucrose, sugar spheres, talc, and titanium dioxide.  

Components of the gelatin capsule include gelatin, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, FD&C Blue 2, sodium lauryl sulphate and titanium dioxide for 15 mg capsules and gelatin, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, sodium lauryl sulphate and titanium dioxide for 30 mg capsules.

Lansoprazole Manufacturers


  • Proficient Rx Lp
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Proficient Rx Lp]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Lansoprazole (Lansoprazole ) Capsule, Delayed Release [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Direct Rx
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Direct Rx]
  • Prasco Laboratories
    Lansoprazole, Amoxicillin And Clarithromycin Kit [Prasco Laboratories]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited ]
  • Direct Rx
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets [Direct Rx]
  • Safeway
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Safeway]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Lansoprazole Tablet, Orally Disintegrating, Delayed Release [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Stat Rx Usa Llc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Stat Rx Usa Llc]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Wockhardt Usa Llc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Wockhardt Usa Llc.]
  • Wockhardt Limited
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Wockhardt Limited]
  • Wockhardt Usa Llc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Wockhardt Usa Llc.]
  • Wockhardt Limited
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Wockhardt Limited]
  • Mckesson Packaging Services A Business Unit Of Mckesson Corporation
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Mckesson Packaging Services A Business Unit Of Mckesson Corporation]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited]
  • Dr.reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Dr.reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.]
  • Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Lansoprazole (Lansoprazole ) Capsule, Delayed Release [Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.]
  • Actavis Inc
    Lansoprazole (Lansoprazole ) Capsule, Delayed Release [Actavis Inc]
  • Unit Dose Services
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Unit Dose Services]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company)
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company)]
  • Rugby Laboratories Inc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Rugby Laboratories Inc]
  • Simply Right (Sam’s West, Inc.)
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Simply Right (Sam’s West, Inc.)]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Avkare, Inc.
    Lansoprazole (Lansoprazole) Capsule, Delayed Release [Avkare, Inc.]
  • Shopko Stores Operating Co., Llc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Shopko Stores Operating Co., Llc]
  • Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets [Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc.]
  • Cadila Healthcare Limited
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets [Cadila Healthcare Limited]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Sun Pharma Global Fze
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Sun Pharma Global Fze]
  • Premier Value (Chain Drug Consortium, Llc)
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Premier Value (Chain Drug Consortium, Llc)]
  • P And L Development Of New York Corporation
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [P And L Development Of New York Corporation]
  • Western Family Foods, Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Western Family Foods, Inc.]
  • Major Pharmaceuticals
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Major Pharmaceuticals]
  • Freds Inc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Freds Inc]
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc]
  • Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets [Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.]
  • Cvs Pharmacy
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Cvs Pharmacy]
  • Bluepoint Laboratoires
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Bluepoint Laboratoires]
  • The Kroger Co.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [The Kroger Co.]
  • Safeway, Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Safeway, Inc.]
  • Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc]
  • Walgreen Co
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Walgreen Co]
  • Wal-mart Stores Inc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Wal-mart Stores Inc]
  • American Health Packaging
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets [American Health Packaging]
  • Gericare Pharmaceuticals
    Lansoprazole (Lansoprazole) Capsule, Delayed Release [Gericare Pharmaceuticals]
  • Sandoz Inc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Sandoz Inc]
  • Sandoz Inc
    Lansoprazole, Amoxicillin And Clarithromycin Kit [Sandoz Inc]
  • Hyvee Inc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Hyvee Inc]
  • Rite Aid Corporation
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Rite Aid Corporation]
  • Meijer Distribution Inc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Meijer Distribution Inc]
  • Kroger Company
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Kroger Company]
  • H E B
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [H E B]
  • Western Family Foods Inc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Western Family Foods Inc]
  • Publix Super Markets Inc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Publix Super Markets Inc]
  • Perrigo New York Inc
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Perrigo New York Inc]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Mylan Institutional Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release Pellets [Mylan Institutional Inc.]
  • Proficient Rx Lp
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Proficient Rx Lp]
  • American Health Packaging
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [American Health Packaging]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Lansoprazole Capsule, Delayed Release [Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.]

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