MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GASTROINTESTINAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is OTC?
A
Protonix
B
AcipHex
C
Prevacid 24HR
D
Asacol
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor’s prescription.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prevacid 24HR (OTC) Prevacid is available by prescription or over-the-counter (OTC). Prevacid 24HR is the non-prescription version. Studies have found that Prevacid 24HR often works as well as prescription Prevacid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Havas Adrenaline created the campaign; the target audience is people with frequent heartburn, which is defined as two or more days per week. GlaxoSmithKline licenses Prevacid from Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Package insert / product label. Generic name: lansoprazole. Dosage form: capsule, coated, extended release. Drug class: Proton pump inhibitors. 01-Jun-2021

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