Lansoprazole : Before Using

Lansoprazole - Systemic

Brand Names

Prevacid Lansoprazole *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For lansoprazole, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to lansoprazole. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not been done. However, studies in pets have not shown that lansoprazole causes harm to the fetus.

Breast-feeding problem

Lansoprazole may pass into the breast milk. Since this drug has been shown to cause unwanted effects such as tumors in pets, it may be necessary for you to take another drug or to stop breast-feeding during treat. Be sure you have discussed the chance and benefits of the drug with your family doctor.

Use for Children

There is no special info comparing the use of lansoprazole in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

In studies done to date that have included older adults, lansoprazole did not cause various side effects or problems than it did in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking lansoprazole, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Sucralfate - Carafate Lansoprazole must be taken at least 30 minutes before sucralfate so that lansoprazole will be properly absorbed