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Prevacid (Lansoprazole) decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
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.
How Taken
Prevacid comes as an extended-release (long-acting) capsule to take it orally.
Prevacid usually is taken once a day, before a meal. Take Prevacid exactly as
directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed
by your doctor. The capsule should be swallowed whole. If you have difficulty
swallowing capsules, Prevacid can be opened, and the granules can be sprinkled
on applesauce and swallowed immediately. The granules should not be chewed or
crushed. Continue to take Prevacid even if you feel well. Do not stop taking
Prevacid without talking to your doctor.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Lansoprazole is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) which
block the production of acid by the stomach. Other drugs in the same class include
rabeprazole (Aciphex), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole
(Nexium). Proton pump inhibitors are used for the treatment of conditions such
as ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
that are caused by stomach acid. Lansoprazole, like other proton-pump inhibitors,
blocks the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. By blocking
the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this allows the stomach
and esophagus to heal.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Cialis , take it as soon as you remember. Continue to
use it as directed by your doctor.
Storage
Store Prevacid at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Warnings/Precautions
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. 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. 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.
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