What is Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole) used for?
Dexilant (generic dexlansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that is used to treat non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, erosive esophagitis, and heartburn in patients 12 years of age and older. Histamine 2 (H2) receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors are the first-line treatments for GERD. Dexlansoprazole is a new generation PPI with high efficacy in treating symptoms and lesions from erosive esophagitis secondary to GERD. Takeda pharmaceuticals was granted FDA approval in January 2009 for Dexilant delayed-release capsule under the name Kapidex. The trade name was later changed to Dexilant, which is the name that appears in labelling after March 2010. Overall, dexlansoprazole has a good safety profile and carries a low risk of negative interactions with other drugs. Patients with nighttime symptoms and sleeping disorders, resulting from gastroesophageal reflux disease will benefit from this medication.
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Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) belonging to a class of psychotherapeutic agents known as dibenzoxepin tricyclic compounds. It is originally approved for the treatment of mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. In March 2010, low dose doxepin was granted US FDA approval for the treatment of insomnia characterized by sleep maintenance difficulty. This medicine may help improve your mood, increase your energy level, relieve anxiety, and help you sleep better. This guide does not contain all information about Doxepin, whether for mood disorders or insomnia. There are different formulations for each indication, so read the medication guide provided or consult your nurse, doctor, or pharmacist before taking Doxepin.
How it works
The exact mechanism of action of doxepin is still unclear. It is believed that it blocks the brain from reabsorbing a neurotransmitter called norepinephrine, one of the chemical messengers that regulate mood and behavior. Norepinep ...
