Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules and Pravastatin

• Generic Name: lansoprazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  FIRST Lansoprazole, Prevacid, Prevacid OTC, Prevacid SoluTab

• It is used to treat or prevent GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers caused by infection.
• It is used to treat or prevent NSAID-associated gastric ulcers in patients with a history of ulcers.
• It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; acid reflux).
• It is used to treat heartburn.
• It is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid.
• It is used to treat or prevent ulcers of the swallowing tube (esophagus).
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: pravastatin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pravachol

Pravastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."

Pravastatin is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Pravastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with or without coronary heart disease or other risk factors.

Pravastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 8 years old.