A patient has been taking famotidine (Pepcid) 20 mg bid to treat an ulcer but continues to have pain. The provider has ordered lansoprazole (Prevacid) 15 mg per day. The patient asks why the new drug is necessary, since it is more expensive. The nurse will explain that lansoprazole:

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Lansoprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor and is more potent than famotidine, which is an H2 blocker. This means that lansoprazole is better able to reduce acid secretion in the stomach, making it a more effective treatment for ulcers in some cases.

A Patient Has Been Taking Famotidine (Pepcid) 20 Mg Bid