Delzo
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Dexlansoprazole), same form (Capsule (Enteric Coated))
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Healing of Erosive Esophagitis
: Aslan-D is indicated for the healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis (EE) for up to 8 weeks.
Maintenance of Healed Erosive Esophagitis
: Aslan-D is indicated to maintain healing of EE and relief of heartburn for up to 6 months.
Symptomatic Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
: Aslan-D is indicated for the treatment of heartburn associated with symptomatic non-erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) for 4 weeks.
Contraindications
Dexlansoprazole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Common side effects: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting & flatulence.
Warnings & Precautions
Gastric Malignancy,
Clostridium difficile
Associated Diarrhea, Bone fracture, Hypomagnesemia, and concomitant use of Aslan-D with Methotrexate.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Dexlansoprazole delayed-release capsule is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) which suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the (H
+
/K
+
)-ATPase in the gastric parietal cell. By acting specifically on the proton pump, Dexlansoprazole blocks the final step of acid production. It is the R-enantiomer of lansoprazole (A racemic mixture of the R- and S-enantiomers). Dexlansoprazole is supplied as a Dual Delayed Release (DDR) formulation in a capsule for oral administration. This capsule contains a mixture of two types of enteric coated granules with different pH-dependent dissolution profiles. The dual delayed release formulation in dexlansoprazole, plasma concentration-time profile with two distinct peaks; the first peak occurs 1 to 2 hours after administration, followed by a second peak within 4 to 5 hours. After oral administration, mean C
max
and AUC value of Dexlansoprazole increased approximately dose proportionally. Dexlansoprazole is extensively metabolized in the liver and excreated by urine.