dexlansoprazole

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US/ˌdɛksˌlænˈsoʊ.pɹəˌzoʊl/

noun

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.

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Meanings

noundexlansoprazole (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA 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.

Origin

From dex- + lansoprazole.

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APA

dexlansoprazole. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dexlansoprazole

MLA

“dexlansoprazole.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dexlansoprazole. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dexlansoprazole,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dexlansoprazole.

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