Prevacid
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| Prevacid | |
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| Term | Prevacid |
| Short definition | Prevacid - (pronounced) (PREH-vuh-sid) drug that reduces the amount of acid formed in the stomach. It is used to treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (a condition where acid from the stomach causes heartburn) and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Prevacid - (pronounced) (PREH-vuh-sid) drug that reduces the amount of acid formed in the stomach. It is used to treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (a condition where acid from the stomach causes heartburn) and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid. Prevacid is a type of proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Also called lansoprazole
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