dexlansoprazole (English, noun)
expansion: dexlansoprazole (uncountable)
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topics: medicine
pharmacology
sciences
glosses: A drug C₁₆H₁₄F₃N₃O₂S that acts as a proton pump inhibitor to reduce gastric acid secretion and is administered orally in the treatment of heartburn associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease and to promote healing of acid-related erosive esophagitis. It is the dextrorotatory enantiomer of lansoprazole and is marketed under the trademark Dexilant.
tags: uncountable
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