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
Prevacid® 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
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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