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 Prevacidฎ capsule and sprinkle the contents
on a tablespoon of any of the following foods: applesauce, pudding,
cottage cheese, yogurt, or a spoonful of Ensureฎ 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. |
