Adult Dosing
Healing of erosive esophagitis (EE)
Maintenance of healed EE
- 30 mg PO qd x up to 6 months
Symptomatic non-erosive GERD
Note: Dexlansoprazole may be taken without regard to food. Capsules should be swallowed whole. Alternatively, contents of capsule can be sprinkled on 1 tablespoon of applesauce and swallowed immediately.
Pediatric Dosing
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established
- Symptomatic response with dexlansoprazole does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy
- Therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip, wrist or spine; this risk increases with high-dose or long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy
- Use of PPIs with high dose methotrexate may increase and prolong serum levels of methotrexate and its metabolite leading to methotrexate toxicities. Temporary withdrawal of the PPI must be considered in patients who are on high-dose of methotrexate
- PPI therapy including dexlansoprazole may increase risk of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, particularly in hospitalized patients
Cautions: Use cautiously in
- Hepatic impairment
- Hypomagnesemia
- Patients >50 years (high-dose or long-term therapy)
Pregnancy Category:B
Breastfeeding: Safety unknown, an alternative agent may be preferred. Manufacturer recommends discontinuation of the drug or nursing taking into consideration the importance of the drug to the mother.
Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.
- Dexilant 60 MG CPDR [Bottle] (TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS)
30 mg = $149.99
90 mg = $420.44 - Dexilant 30 MG CPDR [Bottle] (TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS)
30 mg = $153.45
90 mg = $420.39
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