Prevacid is a widely prescribed proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat various stomach-related conditions.
Prevacid is known by its generic name, lansoprazole, and is used to treat ulcers, heartburn, acid reflux, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and GERD.
Prevacid works by blocking the formation of gastric acid in the stomach, reducing acid production to aid in healing.
It is primarily prescribed for the temporary treatment of active duodenal ulcers and can be used in combination with antibiotics for H. pylori infections.
Harmful side effects associated with Prevacid include acute interstitial nephritis, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and more.
These harmful side effects have led people to file a Prevacid lawsuit against Texeda Pharmaceuticals.