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Informations
about Lansoprazole |
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What
are Lansoprazole capsules? |
LANSOPRAZOLE
(Prevacid®)
prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It
reduces symptoms and prevents injury to the esophagus
or stomach in patients with gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) or ulcers. Lansoprazole is also useful
in conditions that produce too much stomach acid such
as Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome. Generic Prevacid capsules are not yet
available. |
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What
should my health care professional know before I take
Lansoprazole? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•liver disease
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Lansoprazole,
other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding |
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How
should I take this medicine?
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Take
Lansoprazole capsules by mouth. Follow the directions
on the prescription label. Swallow the capsules whole
with a drink of water; do not crush or chew. Lansoprazole
works best if taken on an empty stomach. It is best
to take the capsules 30 to 60 minutes before food.
Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take
your medicine more often than directed.
If you have difficulty swallowing the capsules, you
may open the Lansoprazole capsule and sprinkle the
contents on a tablespoon of any of the following foods:
applesauce, pudding, cottage cheese, yogurt, or a
spoonful of Ensure drink. Do not crush the contents
of the capsule into the food. Swallow the dose immediately
after preparing it; do not chew. Follow with a drink
of water.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional
regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special
care may be needed. |
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If
you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for your next dose, take only that
dose. Do not take double or extra doses. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Lansoprazole?
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•ampicillin
•bisacodyl
•delavirdine
•digoxin
•fluvoxamine
•iron salts
•itraconazole
•ketoconazole
•sucralfate
•theophylline
•voriconazole
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about
all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription
medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
Also tell your prescriber or health care professional
if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine
or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs.
These may affect the way your medicine works. Check
with your health care professional before stopping
or starting any of your medicines. |
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What
side effects may I notice from taking Lansoprazole?
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Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible.
Rare or uncommon:
•dark yellow or brown urine
•fever or sore throat
•unusual skin rash, blistering, or peeling
•unusual bleeding or bruising
•yellowing of the eyes or skin
•vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•abdominal pain
•diarrhea or constipation
•headache
•nausea |
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What
should I watch for while taking Lansoprazole? |
It
can take several days of therapy with Lansoprazole
before your stomach pains improve. Check with your
prescriber or health care professional if your condition
does not improve, or if it gets worse. You can take
antacids for the occasional relief of pain unless
your prescriber or health care professional tells
you otherwise. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep
out of the reach of children in a container that small
children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees
C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Throw
away any unused medicine after the expiration date. |
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