Lansoprazole

What is Prevacid (Lansoprazole)?

Prevacid (Lansoprazole) is a medicinal drug used to decrease the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It intends to prevent and treat intestinal and stomach ulcers, damaged esophagitis, and other conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. The medicinal drug is manufactured by several companies worldwide.   

How should I take Prevacid (Lansoprazole)?  

The intake of the Prevacid (Lansoprazole) should be made exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The capsule (delayed release) of the medicine should never be released or crushed. It should be swallowed as whole. Rather the patient should also not break the medicine as it may release too much of the drug. Besides, as far as the oral suspension of the medicine is concerned it should be measured with a dose-measuring device and then taken. 

What happens if I miss a dose?  

In case the patient misses a dose then he or she should take the skipped dose as soon as remembers.  The missed dose should not be taken if the next dose is not due to get rid of overdosing. Otherwise, taking double dose may increase the risk of side effects and thus delay the treatment. 

What are the dosage forms and strengths of Prevacid (Lansoprazole)? 

The ideal dose of Prevacid (Lansoprazole) recommended to every patient is 15 mg. But this may increase and go up to 30 mg depending upon the seriousness of the disease.  It is the doctor who will decide that how much amount is to be recommended to every patient for best outcomes. 

Should I use Prevacid (Lansoprazole) with food or without food? 

The patient should confirm from the doctor whether he or she can take the dose of Prevacid (Lansoprazole) with food or without food. And whatever the doctor suggests the patient should proceed accordingly. 

What are the side effects of Prevacid( Lansoprazole)?  

Here below is a list of serious and less serious side effects of Prevacid( Lansoprazole). In case the patient comes across any of these side effects should inform the doctor about the same. 

Most common side effects of Prevacid( Lansoprazole) are:  

• Dizziness
• Feeling jittery
• Muscle cramps
• Seizure
• Cough or choking feeling
• Jerky muscle movements
• Confusion

Less serious side effects of Prevacid( Lansoprazole) are:  

• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Headache

What are the precautions that a patient should take while using Prevacid( (Lansoprazole) ?  

Here below are mentioned some important precautions that a patient must take while he or she is using Prevacid( Lansoprazole). Have a look below!  

• The patient should not take the medicine if he or she is allergic to Lansoprazole).
• The patient should inform about all the other medications being taken to the health care provider as their use with Prevacid( Lansoprazole) may increase the risk of side effects.
• It is still not known whether Prevacid( Lansoprazole) is good for a pregnant woman or not.
• In case the patient has a poor medical history, including surgery, heart strokes, liver disease, or kidney disease should tell the doctor about the same before starting of the treatment.
  

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