Lansoprazole

**Definition:** A 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxypyridyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. Lansoprazole is a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-isomers.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.886.640.074.249 - D03.383.725.024.249 - D03.633.100.103.034.249

**Synonyms:** - Lansoprazoles - 2-(((3-Methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-pyridyl)methyl)sulfinyl)benzimidazole - Lansoprazol