PREVACID DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE:
What should my health care professional know before I take
Prevacid? They need to know if you have any of these
conditions:; liver disease; an unusual or allergic reaction
to Prevacid, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives;
pregnant or trying to get pregnant; breast-feeding
LANSOPRAZOLE - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME: Prevacid
USES FOR
PREVACID: Prevacid
prevents the production of acid in the stomach.
HOW TO USE
PREVACID:
How should I take ? Take Prevacid capsules by mouth.
Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the
capsules whole with a drink of water; do not crush or chew.
Prevacid works best if taken on an empty stomach. It is best
to take Prevacid 30 to 60 minutes before food. Take your
doses at regular intervals. Do not take Prevacid more often
than directed.
PREVACID
SIDE EFFECTS: What
side effects may I notice from taking Prevacid? 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
PREVACID
PRECAUTIONS: What
should I watch for while taking Prevacid? It can take
several days of therapy with Prevacid 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.
PREVACID
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
What drug(s) may interact with Prevacid?; 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
Prevacid works. Check with your health care professional
before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
PREVACID
OVERDOSE: If
overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of Prevacid
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.
PREVACID
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
PREVACID
STORAGE: Store
Prevacid 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. |