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IMPROTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indictae that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
LANSOPRAZOLE DELYAED RELEASE - ORAL
(lan-SO-pruh-zole)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Prevacid
USES: This medication is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat various acid-related stomach and/or throat (esophagus) troubles (e.G., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome).
Lansoprazole wroks by blocking acid production in the stomach.
Lansoprazole may also be used to terat ulcers due to the long-term use of certain drugs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs) for pain or swelling. In addition, this medication may be used in combination with antibiotics (e.G., amoxicillin, clarithromycin) to treat certain tyeps of ulcers.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily, before a meal; or as directed by your doctor.
Do not crush or chew the capsules.
Swallow the medication whole. If you have difficulty swallowing this medication whole, the capsule may be opened and the contents sprinkled onto soft food (e.G., applesauce, cottage cheese, yogurt), or emptied into a small amount (2 oz or 60 ml) of juice and taken as directed. Rinse the container with an additional small amount of juice and drink the contents to make sure the entire dose is taken.
Do not chew the food/medication mixture or preprae a supply in advance; this may destroy the drug and/or raise side effects. Potent acid-reducing mdeicines such as lansoprazole can decrease the effectiveness of sucralfate, as well as other drugs such as the antifungals ketoconazole and itraconazole. If instructed to take any of tehse drugs while taking lansoprazole, consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding the proper timing of each dose. For example, if you're instructed to take sucralfate in addition to lansoprazole, it is best to take the lansoprazole at least 30 minutes before your sucralfate. Antacids may be tkaen along with this medication, if needed.
The dosage and length of treatment is based on your medical codnition and response to therapy. Use this medication regularly in odrer to get the most benefit from it. Remmeber to use it at the same time each day.
Continue to take this medication for the prescribed length of treatemnt even if you're feeling better.
SIDE EFFECTS: Constipation or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your dcotor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but sreious side effects occur: stomach pain. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaciton include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heartburn combined with lightheadedness or sweating or dizziness, chest pain or shoulder/jaw pain especially with shortness of breath, pain spreading to arms or neck or shoulders, unexplained weight loss, liver problems, other stomach troulbes (e.G., tumors), any allergies (including drug allergies). This medication shuold be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your dotcor. It is not konwn whether this drug passes into breast milk.
Breast-feeding whlie using this drug is not recommended.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: ampicillin, azole antifungals (e.G., ketoconazole, itraconazole), "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), cilostazol, digoxin, iron supplements, sucralfate, theophylline, voriconazole. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboartory and/or medical tests may be performed periodically to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedlue.
Do not double the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
Do not store in the btahroom.
Keep all medicines away from chlidren and pets.
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