Drug Category:
Gastrointestinal
Brand Name:
Prevacid
Generic Name:
Lansoprazole
About Prevacid
(Lansoprazole):
Brand name:
Prevacid Generic name: Lansoprazole What is the most
important information I should know about Prevacid?
Do not stop taking Prevacid even if you begin to
feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the
condition is fully treated. What is Prevacid? Prevacid
decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Prevacid is used to treat and prevent stomach and
intestinal ulcers erosive esophagitis (damage to the
esophagus from stomach acid) and other conditions
involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome. Prevacid may also be used for purposes
other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider
before taking Prevacid? Before taking Prevacid tell
your doctor if you ever have liver disease. You may
not be able to take Prevacid or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment
The 15 mg and 30 mg Prevacid SoluTabs contain 2.5
mg and 5.1 mg phenylalanine respectively per tablet.
Individuals with phenylketonuria may need to monitor
their intake of this additive. Prevacid is in the
FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not
expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take
Prevacid without first talking to your doctor if you
are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether Prevacid passes into breast
milk. Do not take Prevacid without first talking to
your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How
should I take Prevacid? Take Prevacid exactly as
directed by your doctor. If you do not understand
these directions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor
to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full
glass of water. Prevacid should be taken just before
a meal. If you have difficulty swallowing the Prevacid
capsules can be opened and the contents sprinkled
onto a tablespoonful of applesauce. The pellets should
be mixed with the applesauce and then swallowed immediately.
The applesauce should not be hot and should be soft
enough to be swallowed without chewing. The pellets
should not be chewed or crushed. The pellet/ applesauce
mixture should not be stored for later use. The capsule
contents can also be mixed with ENSURE pudding cottage
cheese yogurt strained pears or apple orange tomato
juice and consumed immediately. If the pellets are
mixed with juice after consuming the mixture the glass
should be rinsed with an additional two ounces of
juice and the contents swallowed immediately. The
granules must not be chewed or crushed. It is important
to take Prevacid regularly to get the most benefit.
Your doctor may want to schedule tests or appointments
to monitor your treatment with Prevacid. For patients
who have a nasogastric tube in place the Prevacid
capsules can be opened and the intact granules mixed
in 40 mL of apple juice and injected through the nasogastric
tube into the stomach. After administering the granules
the nasogastric tube should be flushed with additional
apple juice to clear the tube. Each packet of Prevacid
for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension should be emptied
into a container containing 2 tablespoons of water.
Stir well and drink the mixture immediately. Do not
crush or chew the granules. After drinking the mixture
add more water stir and drink immediately. Do not
use other liquids or foods to mix the contents of
the package. The Prevacid SoluTabs should be placed
on the tongue and allowed to disintegrate with or
without water until the particles can be swallowed.
The Prevacid SoluTabs are not designed to be swallowed
intact or chewed. The tablet typically disintegrates
in less than one minute. Do not stop taking Prevacid
even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may
improve before the condition is fully treated. Store
Prevacid at room temperature away from moisture and
heat. What happens if I miss a dose? Take the missed
dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time
for the next dose skip the missed dose and take only
the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double
dose of this medication unless your doctor directs
otherwise. What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency
medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms
of an Prevacid overdose are unknown. What should I
avoid while taking Prevacid? There are no restrictions
on food beverages or activities while taking Prevacid
unless otherwise directed by your doctor. What are
the possible side effects of Prevacid? Serious side
effects from Prevacid are not common. Stop taking
Prevacid and seek emergency medical attention if you
experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
closing of the throat; swelling of the lips tongue
or face; or hives). Other less serious side effects
may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Prevacid
and talk to your doctor if you experience diarrhea
nausea or abdominal pain; dizziness; or headache.
Side effects other than those listed here may also
occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that
seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What
other drugs will affect Prevacid? Sucralfate (Carafate)
which is also used to treat stomach conditions will
decrease the amount of Prevacid that is absorbed through
the stomach. Prevacid should be taken at least 30
minutes before sucralfate to prevent an interaction.
Some other medications such as ketoconazole (Nizoral)
ampicillin (Omnipen Principen) digoxin (Lanoxin Lanoxicaps)
and iron (Feosol Mol-Iron Fergon Femiron) may have
decreased effects because Prevacid hinders their absorption
from the stomach. Tell your doctor if you are taking
any of these medications. Drugs other than those
listed here may also interact with Prevacid. Talk
to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter medicines including vitamins minerals
and herbal products.
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