Alternatives to lansoprazole
5 same-class SPL records vs lansoprazole - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Prevacid
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
lansoprazole ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#39 of 524); 5 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for lansoprazole: Lansoprazole can treat several conditions caused by too much stomach acid.
Top FAERS reaction fields for lansoprazole total 124,916 reports across 10 reactions, set beside dexlansoprazole, esomeprazole, omeprazole. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About lansoprazole
Lansoprazole is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid in your stomach. It belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Used for: Lansoprazole can treat several conditions caused by too much stomach acid. It can heal duodenal and gastric ulcers. It also treats heartburn (GERD) and a damaged esophagus (erosive esophagitis).
5 Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) peers (wide set)
dexlansoprazole
RxDexilant
This medicine can help heal damage to your esophagus (the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach). It can also help with heartburn caused by acid reflux. Dexlansoprazole can also treat heartburn from GERD, a condition where stomach acid flows back into your esophagus.
esomeprazole
OTCNexium
This medicine treats frequent heartburn. Frequent heartburn means you have heartburn 2 or more days a week. This medicine is not for immediate relief of heartburn. It may take 1 to 4 days to work fully.
omeprazole
OTCPrilosec
This medicine treats frequent heartburn, which is heartburn that occurs 2 or more days a week. It is not meant to give you immediate relief from heartburn. It may take 1 to 4 days for the medicine to fully work.
pantoprazole
RxProtonix
This medicine treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive esophagitis (EE) in adults, for up to 10 days. GERD is when stomach acid flows back into your esophagus, causing heartburn. It also treats conditions where your stomach makes too much acid, like Zollinger-Ellison (ZE) Syndrome.
rabeprazole
RxAciphex
This medicine can treat several conditions caused by too much stomach acid. It can heal damage to your esophagus from acid reflux (GERD). It also treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, and conditions like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome where the body makes too much acid. Rabeprazole can also be used with antibiotics to get rid of a bacteria called H. pylori that can cause ulcers.
lansoprazole vs dexlansoprazole & esomeprazole · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Chronic Kidney Disease" shows the widest count spread between lansoprazole and dexlansoprazole, esomeprazole, omeprazole in this extract (16,675-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | lansoprazole | dexlansoprazole | esomeprazole | omeprazole |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 32,775 | 16,100 | 5,020 | 13,547 |
| Acute Kidney Injury | 18,670 | 7,791 | 4,563 | 11,753 |
| Renal Failure | 13,811 | 6,721 | 1,924 | - |
| End Stage Renal Disease | 9,782 | 4,842 | - | - |
| Renal Injury | 9,520 | 4,339 | - | - |
| Nausea | 8,964 | 2,138 | 4,004 | 19,842 |
| Diarrhoea | 8,752 | 1,947 | 3,869 | 19,627 |
| Dyspnoea | 7,945 | 1,542 | 3,268 | 16,336 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
lansoprazole FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
lansoprazole is FAERS corpus rank #39 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 124,916.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does lansoprazole sit in FAERS report volume vs Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for lansoprazole: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Prevacid SPL strings.
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