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    What is lansoprazole and how does it work?
    Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that suppresses gastric acid secretion. It works by irreversibly inhibiting the H⁺/K⁺-ATPase enzyme (the “proton pump”) in gastric parietal cells, leading to a marked reduction in stomach acid production.
    When should I use lansoprazole 15 mg vs 30 mg?

    • 15 mg is usually used for:

      • Mild or intermittent heartburn / GERD symptoms

      • Ulcer or GERD maintenance after healing

      • Prophylaxis of NSAID-induced ulcers in at-risk patients.

         

    • 30 mg is usually used for:

      • Active gastric or duodenal ulcers

      • Erosive esophagitis (GERD with inflammation)

      • Part of H. pylori eradication regimens

      • Standard “treatment phase” of moderate/severe GERD

    What is the recommended dose for mild GERD or occasional heartburn?
    For mild or intermittent symptoms, the usual dose is: Lansoprazole 15 mg once daily for 2–4 weeks. If symptoms persist, patients should consult a physician for reassessment.
    What is the recommended dose for erosive esophagitis?

    For GERD with erosive esophagitis, the typical regimen is:
    Lansoprazole 30 mg once daily for 4–8 weeks.
    Treatment may be extended based on clinical response and endoscopic findings.

    How is lansoprazole used in gastric or duodenal ulcers?

    For active gastric or duodenal ulcers, the standard dose is:
    Lansoprazole 30 mg once daily for 4–8 weeks,
    or until endoscopic/clinical healing is confirmed.

    How is lansoprazole used for H. pylori eradication?

    In triple therapy regimens for H. pylori eradication, lansoprazole is used as:
    30 mg twice daily for 7–14 days
    in combination with two antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin plus amoxicillin or metronidazole), according to local guidelines and resistance patterns.

    What dose is recommended to prevent NSAID-induced ulcers?

    For patients at risk of NSAID-induced gastric or duodenal ulcers, the prophylactic dose is:
    Lansoprazole 15 mg once daily
    for as long as the patient continues NSAID therapy, or as directed by the physician.