Prescription Prevacid (Lansoprazole) 15mg 30mg |
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PREVACID DRUG INFO
IIMPORTANT NOTE: 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
LANSOPRAZOLE - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Prevacid®
USES: prevents the production of acid in the stomach.
HOW TO USE: How should I take this medicine? 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.
SIDE EFFECTS: What side effects may I notice from taking
lansoprazole? 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
PRECAUTIONS: 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.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: What drug(s) may interact with lansoprazole?;
ampicillin; bisacodyl; delavirdine; digoxin; 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.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms
of overdose may include restlessness, fever, fast breathing,
dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, panic or paranoid, drowsiness,
convulsions, unconsciousness, unusually fast or slow heart beat,
headache, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, pale or flushing,
chest pain, sweating, muscle weakness, agitation, large pupils,
or delusions.
NOTES: If you have difficulty swallowing the capsules,
you may open the PrevacidŽ capsule and sprinkle the contents
on a tablespoon of any of the following foods: applesauce, pudding,
cottage cheese, yogurt, or a spoonful of EnsureŽ 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
STORAGE: 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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