Prevacid

Prevacid generic Lansoprazole may be described as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medication which reduces excessive acid within the stomach and effectively diminishes duodenal and gastric ulcers. However, generic Lansoprazole is available only with your health care professional’s authorized prescription.

Furthermore, Prevacid generic Lansoprazole may also be described as a white to brownish – white, odorless, crystalline powder. Generic Lansoprazole dissolves very easily in dimethylformamide, dissolves in methanol, partially dissolves in ethanol, ethyl acetate, dichloromethane and acetonitrile and almost does not dissolve in ether, hexane and water.

• Prevacid generic Lansoprazole is used to effectively treat ulcers, gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) which is a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus, erosive esophagitis and the Zollinger – Ellison syndrome (a condition wherein the stomach produces too much acid). Generic Lansoprazole is also used to effectively treat after – effects, such as ulcers which are formed by long – term use of certain medications that are used to treat pain or inflammation.

• Prevacid generic Lansoprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach and may be also be used in combination with antibiotics, such as Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin to effectively treat certain other types of ulcers. Generic Lansoprazole is also used to effectively treat varied conditions but only after you have confirmed the same with your health care professional.

• Lastly, Prevacid generic Lansoprazole is also used in combination with antibiotics to effectively treat infected ulcers caused by the H. pylori bacteria.

Prevacid generic Lansoprazole is available in capsule form with strengths of 15mg and 30mg respectively. This medication must be taken by mouth, swallowed whole with a full glass of water and usually once daily, before a meal or as directed by your health care professional. You must be certain not to crush or chew the capsules. However, in the case of children, generic Lansoprazole is available in the orally disintegrating tablet form with strength of 15mg (Junior). But, in this case, if children face complications while swallowing this medication whole, the capsule may be opened and the contents mixed into soft food, such as applesauce, cottage cheese and yogurt. Prevacid generic Lansoprazole may even be stirred into a small amount juice (2oz or 60ml) and then administered.

Furthermore, there is no specific information comparing the use of generic Lansoprazole in the case of children that are less than 1 year of age with those in other age groups. You must know that it is safe to use Prevacid generic Lansoprazole to effectively treat heartburn and erosive esophagitis in the case of patients between 1 year and 17 years of age. However, you must keep in mind that this medication must not be administered to a child below the age of 1 year.

Lastly, you must be sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of, generic Lansoprazole you do not understand. You must also be sure to take Prevacid generic Lansoprazole exactly as directed and refrain from taking a greater or lesser quantity of this medication or altogether taking this medication more or less often than prescribed by your health care professional. Be sure that you do not suddenly discontinue generic Lansoprazole without prior confirmation from your health care professional. Your dose must be gradually decreased, since certain conditions may worsen when Prevacid generic Lansoprazole is abruptly discontinued.

While on an ongoing course of Prevacid generic Lansoprazole if you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

• Sometimes, generic Lansoprazole may cause the patient to experience constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, a dry mouth, skin rashes, cramps, loss of appetite and an itching sensation.

• Furthermore, Prevacid generic Lansoprazole may cause the patient to experience vomiting, insomnia, belching, swelling of the arms or legs, headaches, nervousness, palpitations and myalgia.

• Lastly, generic Lansoprazole may cause the patient to experience water retention, drowsiness, vitamin B12 deficiency, flatulence, mild fever, myalgia, unexplained weight loss and dizziness.

If you are on an ongoing course of Prevacid generic Lansoprazole before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.

Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to generic Lansoprazole or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements, preservatives, food dyes, iron supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

• Sometimes, Prevacid generic Lansoprazole interacts with various medications, such as Pantoprazole, Bisacodyl, Ketoconazole, Digoxin, Omeprazole, Atazanavir, Cilostazol, Delavirdine and Theophylline.

• Furthermore, Prevacid generic Lansoprazole interacts with various medications, such as Voriconazole, Sucralfate, Ampicillin, Fluvoxamine, Theophylline, Voriconazole, Astemizole and Warfarin.

In case of an overdose of Prevacid generic Lansoprazole, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Your health care professional will order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed, such as blood pressure levels, smooth functioning of the kidneys, blood electrolyte levels and blood cholesterol levels to check your response to Prevacid generic Lansoprazole, monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else take your prescribed dosage of generic Lansoprazole and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Furthermore, if you conceive whilst on a course of generic Lansoprazole inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive. Prevacid generic Lansoprazole may or may not pass into breast milk.

It is important that you do not take a double dose of generic Lansoprazole to make up for a missed one unless you have consulted your health care professional.

You must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Prevacid generic Lansoprazole for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.

Store Prevacid generic Lansoprazole in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.

Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any generic Lansoprazole medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. But, speak with your pharmacist or health care professional, or consult your local waste disposal company about the proper method by which you can safely and effectively discard your unused generic Lansoprazole medication.

It is very important for the patient to know that before consuming Prevacid generic Lansoprazole they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from liver complications, tumors within the stomach or phenylketonuria.

Furthermore, while on an ongoing course of generic Lansoprazole you must be aware that if you are taking this medication for gastric ulcers or reflux complications, you must show an improvement within approximately 4 to 8 weeks. However, while taking Prevacid generic Lansoprazole if there are no signs of even marginal improvement you must speak with your health care professional pertaining to the same.