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IMPORTANT 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
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