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| name = Lansoprazole | |||
| brand = Prevacid | |||
| therapeutic = Antiulcer, antisecretory | |||
| pharmacologic = Proton pump inhibitor | |||
| onset = Onset 1 to 2 hours; sustained. | |||
| halflife = Half-life about 1.5 hours with long effect. | |||
| routes = PO (oral) | |||
| highalert = No | |||
| blackbox = None | |||
| antidote = Not applicable. | |||
| pregnancy = Use if needed. | |||
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''Nursing pharmacology study reference (NCLEX-style monograph). Numeric values are standard teaching ranges for study and '''must be verified against current manufacturer labeling before clinical use'''. This is educational content, not prescribing guidance.'' | ''Nursing pharmacology study reference (NCLEX-style monograph). Numeric values are standard teaching ranges for study and '''must be verified against current manufacturer labeling before clinical use'''. This is educational content, not prescribing guidance.'' | ||
Latest revision as of 16:09, 17 June 2026
| Drug monograph · NCLEX study reference | |
| Trade names | Prevacid |
|---|---|
| Therapeutic class | Antiulcer, antisecretory |
| Pharmacologic class | Proton pump inhibitor |
| Onset / peak / duration | Onset 1 to 2 hours; sustained. |
| Half-life / level | Half-life about 1.5 hours with long effect. |
| Routes | PO (oral) |
| High-alert (ISMP) | No |
| Black box warning | None |
| Antidote / reversal | Not applicable. |
| Pregnancy / lactation | Use if needed. |
Nursing pharmacology study reference (NCLEX-style monograph). Numeric values are standard teaching ranges for study and must be verified against current manufacturer labeling before clinical use. This is educational content, not prescribing guidance.
Lansoprazole (brand name Prevacid) — Antiulcer, antisecretory; Proton pump inhibitor.
Identification
- Therapeutic class: Antiulcer, antisecretory.
- Pharmacologic class: Proton pump inhibitor.
Pharmacology
- Mechanism of action: Same proton pump blockade; orally disintegrating form available.
- Onset / peak / duration: Onset 1 to 2 hours; sustained.
- Half-life / therapeutic level: Half-life about 1.5 hours with long effect.
Clinical use
- Indications: GERD, ulcers, H. pylori, erosive esophagitis.
- Usual dose, route, frequency: 15 to 30 mg PO daily before breakfast.
- Maximum dose / adjustments: Reduce in severe hepatic impairment.
Safety
- Contraindications: Hypersensitivity.
- Black box warning: None.
- Interactions: Same PPI interactions.
- Pregnancy / lactation: Use if needed.
- High-alert: No.
Adverse effects
- Common side effects: Headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain.
- Serious effects to report: C. difficile, hypomagnesemia, interstitial nephritis.
- Antidote / reversal: Not applicable.
Nursing process
- Assessment before administration: Symptoms, magnesium with long use.
- Interventions during therapy: Give before breakfast; ODT dissolves on the tongue.
- Monitor: Symptom relief, magnesium with long use.
- Evaluation / expected outcome: Reduced acid and healing.
Patient teaching
- Patient teaching: Take before breakfast.
- Notify provider if: Persistent diarrhea, cramps.
- Administration tips: Before breakfast; ODT placed on tongue.