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US brand names:Prevacid
Lansoprazole is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Irreversibly inhibits gastric H+/K+ ATPase proton pump. Reduces basal and stimulated acid secretion regardless of stimulus.
Limited veterinary PK data compared to omeprazole. Orally disintegrating tablet useful for animals that resist capsules. Give before meals.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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