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| Brand Name | Prevacid |
| Generic Name | Lansoprazole |
| Category | Ulcers & Indigestion |
| Medication | 15 and 30 mg |
What is Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) and what are its uses?
Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) prevents the production of acid in the stomach.
Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) reduces symptoms and prevents injury to the esophagus or stomach in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or ulcers.
Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) is also useful in conditions that produce too much stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
How does Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) treat?
Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) contains the active ingredient lansoprazole, which is a type of medicine called a proton pump inhibitor. Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) works by reducing the production of stomach acid.
Stomach acid is produced as a normal part of the digestive process. When we digest food, the cells lining the inside of the stomach use a mechanism called a proton pump to produce stomach acid. Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) works by stopping the proton pumps from working. This reduces the production of stomach acid.
Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) is therefore used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn that are caused by excess production of stomach acid.
Dosage: How should you take Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid)?
Take Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) capsules orally.
Other Excess Acid Conditions (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)
The usual starting dose of Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) is 60 milligrams once daily. This Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) dose can be adjusted upward by your doctor, depending on your response. Dosages totaling more than 120 milligrams a day should be divided into smaller doses. If you have severe liver disease, your doctor will tailor your dosage to fit your needs.
Symptoms of Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) overdose are not precisely known.
Store Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused amount of Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) after the expiry date.
Effect of other drugs consumed with Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid)
The following drugs may interact with Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid). They may increase or decrease the activity of Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid)
Inform your 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 Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
Who should not take Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid)?
Lansoprazole (Generic 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 Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) capsules without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) passes into breast milk. Do not take Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) capsules without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
What should you watch for while taking Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid)?
It can take several days of therapy with Lansoprazole (Generic 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.
Possible Side effects of Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid)
Side effects of Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) that should be reported to your health care professional as soon as possible.
Rare or uncommon side effects of Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) :
Side effects of Lansoprazole (Generic Prevacid) that should be reported to your health care professional if they continue or are bothersome: