Prevacid [Lansoprazole] is used in the treatment and prevention of intestinal and stomach ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and erosive esophagitis. It works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
How to use
Prevacid [Lansoprazole] is generally recommended to be administered once a day. It should be taken before a meal and at the same time each day. The dosage and the time for which the treatment has to be continued will depend on the patient’s medical condition and his response to therapy.
The tablet should not be crushed, chewed or broken. Instead it should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. In case a patient cannot swallow it whole, the capsule should be taken apart and the content should be sprinkled on apple sauce, yogurt or cottage cheese or mixed with a small amount of juice and taken immediately.
Medication should not be stopped even if the apparent symptoms of the condition go away. Rather, the whole course should be completed to avoid a relapse.
This medication can safely be used with antacids
Side Effects
Prevacid [Lansoprazole] may cause common but not serious side effects in some patients such as constipation and diarrhea. In case they persist, a doctor should be consulted.
A serious side effect of this medication is stomach pain.
A very serious side effect of Prevacid [Lansoprazole], though unlikely, is Vitamin B12 deficiency, symptoms of which are unusual weakness, numbness or tingling sensation in the feet and hands and sore tongue. In case such symptoms do occur, immediate medical attention should be given to the patient.
Prevacid [Lansoprazole] may cause allergic reactions in a few patients which need to be treated as medical emergency. Symptoms of an allergic reaction are rash, hives, itching, shortness of breath, dizziness and swelling in the face, tongue, throat and eyes.
Drug Interaction
Prevacid [Lansoprazole] may cause certain drug interactions when administered in combination with other medications:
o ampicillin (Principen, Omnipen)
o clopidogrel (Plavix)
o ketoconazole (Nizoral)
o iron (Feosol, Fergon, Femiron, Mol-Iron and others)
o atazanavir (Reyataz)
o digoxin (Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin)
o blood thinners such as warfarin
o theophylline (Elixophyllin, Respbid, Theobid, Theoclear, Slo-Bid, Theo-Dur, Uniphyl)
Uses
Prevacid [Lansoprazole] is used for the following purposes:
o As short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer
o As maintenance therapy for healed duodenal ulcers
o As treatment of gastric ulcer caused by NSAID’s
o As prevention of gastric ulcer due to NSAID
o As short-term treatment of symptomatic GERD
o As short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis
o As treatment of Zollinger- Ellison syndrome
Storage
Prevacid [Lansoprazole] should be stored at room temperature away from excess heat, direct sunlight and moisture. It should be kept out of reach of children and pets.
Precaution
Prevacid [Lansoprazole] should be prescribed by doctors with caution to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
Prevacid [Lansoprazole] is not recommended for use in patients who are less than 1 year old.
Prevacid [Lansoprazole] is not recommended for use by anyone with a known allergy to Lansoprazole.
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