Dexilant

Common Brands Dexilant
Drug Class
PPI
Controlled Substance Classification
Not a controlled medication
Generic Status
Lower-cost generic available
Availability
Prescription only
Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVP
Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVP
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Medically reviewed by Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVP last update on 20/12/2023

Overview

Dexilant, the brand name for dexlansoprazole, is a medication that falls under the category of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).PPIs are commonly used to treat conditions related to excess stomach acid, including GERD, erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Dexilant works by inhibiting the proton pump in the stomach, which reduces the production of acid. This reduction in stomach acid helps alleviate symptoms and allows the esophagus and other affected tissues to heal.

DRUG STATUS

Availability

Prescription only

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy