Lansoprazole and Naproxen (Oral Route)

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Lansoprazole and Naproxen (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Prevacid NapraPAC

Description

Lansoprazole and naproxen combination is used to relieve the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. It is used for patients who have had stomach ulcers and who need to take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for arthritis.

Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that is used to treat certain conditions (e.g., duodenal and gastric ulcers) where there is too much acid in the stomach. Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain and the symptoms of arthritis, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
  • Capsule, Delayed Release
Before Using

DR603017

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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