Generic Name : Lansoprazole
Pronunciation : lan-SOE-pra-zole
Trade Name(s):
India- Acilanz Cap, Arlan Cap, Bal-Lanz Cap, Cap Loc Od Cap, Chexid Cap, Culans Cap, Domsin-La Cap, Juniorlanzol Tab, L-30 Cap, Lacy Cap, Lampo Cap, Lan Cap, Lance Cap, Lance-D Cap, Lancer Cap, Lanchek Cap, Lancibay Tab, Lancid Cap, Lancidom Cap, Lancus Enteric-Coated Cap, Lands-30 Cap, Lanip Cap, Lanip-D Cap, Lanoz Tab, Lanpro Cap, Lansec Cap, Lanset Cap, Lanso Cap, Lans-Od Cap, Lansofast Cap, Lansol Cap, Lansomac Cap, Lansoriv Cap, Lansoz Cap, Lanspep Cap, Lanspro Cap, Lanspro-D Cap, Lanzap Cap, Lanzee Cap, Lanzee-Dm Cap, Lanzip-30 Tab, Lanzo Cap, Lanzol Cap, Lanzopen Cap, Lapra-D Cap, Lasole Cap, Lasole-D Cap, Laz-30 Cap, L-Dom Cap, Leed Cap, Leedom Cap, Legend Cap, Lepez Enteric-Coated Cap, Lesozap-D Cap, Levant Cap, Lezo Cap Cap, Liza Cap, Liza-D Cap, Locid-30 Cap, Locid-D Cap, Lp-30 Cap, Lupizole Cap, Okalan Cap, Olez-30 Cap, Prompro Cap, Protogut Cap, Reflan Cap, Sanlap Soft-Gelatin Caps, Splanz Cap, Taurlans-30 Cap, Zapacid Cap, Zes-30 Cap.
International- Prevacid , Prevacid NapraPAC.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) :
This medication is a proton pump inhibitor, prescribed for gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis (inflammation of esophagus), and Zollinger-Ellison (gastric acid hyper secretion) syndrome. It blocks the enzyme in the stomach that produces acid.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
When it is to be taken :
Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 15 – 30 mg once daily. Higher dose is needed in Zollinger – Ellison syndrome.
How it should be taken :
It comes as a delayed-release (long-acting) capsule and granules to make a delayed-release solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day, before eating. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Swallow the medication whole. Injection administered into the vein.
Special Instruction :
*While taking sucralfate (Carafate), take it at least 30 minutes after lansoprazole.
*It may affect liver function.
*Gastric malignancy should be ruled out.
* Caution should be exercised in patients with osteoporosis, liver problem, bowel cancer, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects :
Central Nervous System-
Headache.
Skin-
Severe allergic reactions.
Eye and ENT-
Speech disorder.
Gastrointestinal-
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, inflammation of pancreas and vomiting.
Genitourinary-
Urinary retention.
Blood-
Decrease in white blood cells, platelets, neutrophils, anemia and bleeding.
Liver-
Liver damage.
Miscellaneous-
Injection site pain/reaction and life threatening allergic reactions.
Other Precautions :
*Do not change the dose or stop taking this medication unless advised by health care provider.
Storage Conditions :
Injection: Store at 25°C (77°F). Oral: Store at 25°C (77°F). Store it in an airtight container and keep away from children.
Pronunciation : lan-SOE-pra-zole
Trade Name(s):
India- Acilanz Cap, Arlan Cap, Bal-Lanz Cap, Cap Loc Od Cap, Chexid Cap, Culans Cap, Domsin-La Cap, Juniorlanzol Tab, L-30 Cap, Lacy Cap, Lampo Cap, Lan Cap, Lance Cap, Lance-D Cap, Lancer Cap, Lanchek Cap, Lancibay Tab, Lancid Cap, Lancidom Cap, Lancus Enteric-Coated Cap, Lands-30 Cap, Lanip Cap, Lanip-D Cap, Lanoz Tab, Lanpro Cap, Lansec Cap, Lanset Cap, Lanso Cap, Lans-Od Cap, Lansofast Cap, Lansol Cap, Lansomac Cap, Lansoriv Cap, Lansoz Cap, Lanspep Cap, Lanspro Cap, Lanspro-D Cap, Lanzap Cap, Lanzee Cap, Lanzee-Dm Cap, Lanzip-30 Tab, Lanzo Cap, Lanzol Cap, Lanzopen Cap, Lapra-D Cap, Lasole Cap, Lasole-D Cap, Laz-30 Cap, L-Dom Cap, Leed Cap, Leedom Cap, Legend Cap, Lepez Enteric-Coated Cap, Lesozap-D Cap, Levant Cap, Lezo Cap Cap, Liza Cap, Liza-D Cap, Locid-30 Cap, Locid-D Cap, Lp-30 Cap, Lupizole Cap, Okalan Cap, Olez-30 Cap, Prompro Cap, Protogut Cap, Reflan Cap, Sanlap Soft-Gelatin Caps, Splanz Cap, Taurlans-30 Cap, Zapacid Cap, Zes-30 Cap.
International- Prevacid , Prevacid NapraPAC.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) :
This medication is a proton pump inhibitor, prescribed for gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis (inflammation of esophagus), and Zollinger-Ellison (gastric acid hyper secretion) syndrome. It blocks the enzyme in the stomach that produces acid.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
Known hypersensitivity.
Pregnancy Category : |
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When it is to be taken :
Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 15 – 30 mg once daily. Higher dose is needed in Zollinger – Ellison syndrome.
How it should be taken :
It comes as a delayed-release (long-acting) capsule and granules to make a delayed-release solution (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day, before eating. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Swallow the medication whole. Injection administered into the vein.
Special Instruction :
*While taking sucralfate (Carafate), take it at least 30 minutes after lansoprazole.
*It may affect liver function.
*Gastric malignancy should be ruled out.
* Caution should be exercised in patients with osteoporosis, liver problem, bowel cancer, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects :
Central Nervous System-
Headache.
Skin-
Severe allergic reactions.
Eye and ENT-
Speech disorder.
Gastrointestinal-
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, inflammation of pancreas and vomiting.
Genitourinary-
Urinary retention.
Blood-
Decrease in white blood cells, platelets, neutrophils, anemia and bleeding.
Liver-
Liver damage.
Miscellaneous-
Injection site pain/reaction and life threatening allergic reactions.
Other Precautions :
*Do not change the dose or stop taking this medication unless advised by health care provider.
Storage Conditions :
Injection: Store at 25°C (77°F). Oral: Store at 25°C (77°F). Store it in an airtight container and keep away from children.
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