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Lansoprazole (30mg)

🏭 Artel Laboratories 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Jul 4, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 04, 2026

What is arlan 30mg capsule used for?

Aprazol 0.5mg Tablet (Lansoprazole) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Lansoprazole (30mg), which Inhibits gastric acid secretion by blocking the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme (proton pump. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

Generic Name: Lansoprazole
Manufacturer: Artel Laboratories
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: A
Prescription Required: Yes

💡 Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

💊 arlan 30mg capsule Uses & Benefits

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, erosive esophagitis, H.
pylori eradication (combination therapy).

Off-label uses: Stress ulcer prophylaxis, dyspepsia, Barrett's esophagus.

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Lansoprazole
Brand Name	Aprazol 0.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer	Artel Laboratories
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Proton pump inhibitors
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration; peak plasma concentrations occur within 1.5-2 hours.

DistributionVolume of distribution approximately 15-30 L; highly protein bound.

Protein Binding97% bound to plasma proteins.

MetabolismExtensively metabolized in the liver via CYP2C19 and CYP3A4.

Half-LifeApproximately 1.5-2 hours.

ExcretionPrimarily excreted in urine (metabolites) and feces.

BioavailabilityOral bioavailability is about 80-90%.

Onset of ActionWithin 1-2 hours.

Peak Plasma Time1.5-2 hours.

Duration of ActionUp to 24 hours.

How It Works

Inhibits gastric acid secretion by blocking the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme (proton pump) in gastric parietal cells.

Mechanism Steps

1Lansoprazole is a prodrug that accumulates in the acidic environment of gastric parietal cells.

2It is converted to its active sulfenamide form by acid.

3The active form binds covalently to cysteine residues of the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme.

💡 How to Take arlan 30mg capsule

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of arlan 30mg capsule

✅ Common Side Effects

Headache
Diarrhea
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Flatulence

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
Fractures (hip, wrist, spine)
Hypomagnesemia
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Interstitial nephritis
Hepatotoxicity
Pancreatitis
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Agranulocytosis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Warfarin	Major	Increased INR and bleeding risk
Clopidogrel	Major	Reduced antiplatelet effect
Methotrexate	Major	Increased methotrexate toxicity
Cilostazol	Major	Increased cilostazol levels
Diazepam	Moderate	Increased diazepam levels
Phenytoin	Moderate	Increased phenytoin levels
Theophylline	Moderate	Increased theophylline levels
Tacrolimus	Moderate	Increased tacrolimus levels
Sucralfate	Minor	Reduced absorption of lansoprazole
Antacids	Minor	Reduced absorption of lansoprazole
Digoxin	Minor	Possible increased digoxin levels

🚨 Major Interactions

Warfarin
Clopidogrel
Methotrexate
Cilostazol

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Diazepam
Phenytoin
Theophylline
Tacrolimus

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Sucralfate
Antacids
Digoxin

🍽️ Food Interactions

Food may delay absorption; best taken before meals.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

No significant interaction; alcohol may worsen gastric irritation.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to lansoprazole or any component; concomitant use with rilpivirine.

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Symptoms of GI conditions; liver function tests; magnesium levels (long-term use).

🤱 Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.

💊 Overdose Management

Supportive care; no specific antidote; hemodialysis not effective.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Jul 04, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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📌 Quick Facts

Storage	Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture.
Route	Oral
Pregnancy	Category A
Breastfeeding	Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
Alcohol	No significant interaction; alcohol may worsen gastric irritation.
Onset of Action	Within 1-2 hours.
Half-Life	Approximately 1.5-2 hours.
Prescription	✅ Required

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