Drug details

Kapidex Delayed Release Capsules (dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules)

type of Proton Pump Inhibitors

Kapidex (dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules) (now known as Dexilant) decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach and is used to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and to heal erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid).

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• gas
• stuffy nose
• sneezing, or
• other cold symptoms

The following drugs are related to Kapidex Delayed Release Capsules, either as a replacement or used together:

• Aciphex (rabeprazole sodium)
• Yosprala (aspirin and omeprazole tablets)
• Tagamet (cimetidine)
• Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium)
• Zantac 360 (famotidine)
• Prevacid (lansoprazole)
• Reglan (metoclopramide)
• Prilosec (omeprazole)
• Zegerid (omeprazole, sodium bicarbonate)
• Protonix (pantoprazole)