Lansoprazole
What is Lansoprazole?
Lansoprazole (CAS 103577-45-3), also referenced under development codes AG-1749 and A-65006 and marketed as Prevacid, is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) active pharmaceutical ingredient.
Where is Lansoprazole used?
- Acid-related gastrointestinal disorders: irreversibly blocks gastric acid secretion
- Delayed-release capsules and orally disintegrating tablets for GERD, peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Combination therapy regimens for Helicobacter pylori eradication alongside antibiotics and bismuth compounds
- Generic manufacturers source it as a bulk API for solid dosage form production.
- Contract development and manufacturing organizations use it in enteric-coated pellet systems that protect the compound from gastric degradation.
Commercial specifications
- USP, BP and Ph. Eur. pharmacopoeial grades
- Double-polyethylene-lined fiber drums under controlled storage conditions
Other Names (Synonyms)
A-65006|Prevacid|Limpidex|Agopton|Lanzor|Takepron|Zoton