Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules
Generic Name: Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules (lan-SOE-pra-zole)
Brand Name: Prevacid
Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules is used for:
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Preventing or treating certain types of ulcers. It is also used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (eg, heartburn) and irritation of the esophagus. It is also used to treat conditions that cause your body to make too much stomach acid (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules is a proton pump inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Do NOT use Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules
- you are taking an HIV protease inhibitor (eg, atazanavir)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules:
Some medical conditions may interact with Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have liver problems or stomach or bowel cancer
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Clarithromycin or voriconazole because they may increase the risk of Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules's side effects
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or digoxin because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules
- Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), HIV protease inhibitors (eg, atazanavir), iron, or theophylline because their effectiveness may be decreased by Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules:
Use Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules by mouth on an empty stomach before eating.
- Swallow Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- If you have trouble swallowing the capsule, open it and sprinkle the granules on 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of applesauce, Ensure pudding, cottage cheese, yogurt, or strained pears. Swallow at once. Do not chew or crush the granules. Do not store the mixture for use at a later time.
- You may also open the capsule and sprinkle the granules into 2 oz (60 mL) apple juice, orange juice, or tomato juice. Mix briefly, then swallow at once. Do not chew or crush the granules. Do not store the mixture for use at a later time. After you take your dose, rinse the glass with at least 4 oz (120 mL) of juice and swallow to be sure you have received all of the medicine.
- Do NOT mix Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules with other foods or liquids.
- You make take antacids while you are using Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules if you are directed to do so by your doctor.
- If you are also taking an imidazole antifungal (eg, ketoconazole), take it at least 2 hours before taking Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules.
- If you also take sucralfate, take Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules at least 30 minutes before taking sucralfate.
- Continue to take Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules.
Important safety information:
- Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Contact your doctor if you have any symptoms of a bleeding ulcer, such as black, tarry stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; or if you experience throat pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain, or trouble swallowing.
- Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules.
- Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules should be used with caution in Asian patients; the risk of side effects may be increased in these patients.
- Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 1 year old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules while you are pregnant. It is not known if Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules.
Possible side effects of Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:Constipation; diarrhea; headache; nausea; stomach pain.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); chest pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizure; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; vision changes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules:Store Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Lansoprazole Delayed-Release Capsules. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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Heartburn, Erosive Esophagitis, Stomach Ulcer, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Duodenal Ulcer, Aspiration Pneumonia, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Systemic Mastocytosis, Multiple Endocrine Adenomas, NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis
