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MEDICAL INFORMATION
Dexilant Key Facts
What is Dexilant?
Dexilant is the brand name for dexlansoprazole and is available as a delayed-release oral capsule.
What dosages is Dexilant available in?
Dexilant is available as a 30 mg and 60 mg delayed-release oral capsule.
What is Dexilant used for?
Dexilant is a PPI and is used for the following:
- Healing and treatment of inflamed esophagus
- Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Relief of heartburn
How does Dexilant work?
Dexilant is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It lowers the amount of acid in your stomach by blocking the final step of stomach acid production. This helps relieve heartburn and other stomach problems.
How do I take Dexilant?
Dexilant is dosed as follows:
- Treatment of inflamed esophagus: The typical dose is 60 mg by mouth once daily for up to 2 months
- Heartburn relief and maintenance of healed inflamed esophagus: The typical dose is 30 mg by mouth once daily for up to 6 months in adults and up to 4 months for children
- GERD: The typical dose is 30 mg by mouth once daily for up to 1 month
Your dose of Dexilant might differ if you have liver problems.
Is it safe for me to take Dexilant?
Dexilant is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Dexilant Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Dexilant:
- Diarrhea
- Belly pain
- Nausea
- Headache
- Common cold
- Throat pain
Dexilant Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Dexilant. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe stomach pain or diarrhea
- Kidney problems: urinating more or less than usual, fever,
- poor appetite
Lupus symptoms: joint pain, skin rash on arms or cheeks that gets worse in the sunlight - Serious allergic reaction: blistering, peeling, or bleeding skin, fever, chills
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Dexilant
The following medications may interact with Dexilant:
- Atazanavir: Do not co-administer with Dexilant because atazanavir systemic concentrations may be substantially decreased
- Drugs with pH-dependent absorption (e.g., Ampicillin esters Digoxin, iron salts, ketoconazole): Dexilant may interfere with absorption of drugs for which gastric pH is important for bioavailability
- Warfarin: Patients taking concomitant warfarin may require monitoring for increases in international normalized ratio (INR) and prothrombin time
- Tacrolimus: Concomitant tacrolimus use may increase tacrolimus whole blood concentrations
- Methotrexate: Dexilant may increase serum levels of
- methotrexate
Who makes Dexilant?
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Is Dexilant safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Dexilant may harm your unborn baby. It should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
What is the generic name for Dexilant?
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