Lansoprazole (Prevacid) Injection
What is lansoprazole Injection?
LANSOPRAZOLE (Prevacid® IV) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It reduces symptoms and helps to heal injury to the esophagus in patients with erosive esophagitis (a severe reflux of stomach acid that damages the lining of the esophagitis). Generic lansoprazole injection is not yet available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive lansoprazole?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- liver disease
- an unusual or allergic reaction to lansoprazole, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Lansoprazole injection is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What drug(s) may interact with lansoprazole?
- ampicillin
- bisacodyl
- delavirdine
- digoxin
- fluvoxamine
- iron salts
- itraconazole
- ketoconazole
- theophylline
- voriconazole
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from taking lansoprazole?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible.
Rare or uncommon:
- dark yellow or brown urine
- fever or sore throat
- unusual skin rash, blistering, or peeling
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- yellowing of the eyes or skin
- vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea or constipation
- headache
- nausea
What should I watch for while taking lansoprazole?
It can take several days of therapy with lansoprazole before your stomach pains improve. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your condition does not improve, or if it gets worse. You can take antacids for the occasional relief of pain unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you otherwise.
Where can I keep my medicine?
This does not apply. You will not be given lansoprazole injection to use at home.
[ Last Revised: 8/4/2004 3:33:00 PM ]
NOTE: This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions, or adverse effects for this drug. If you have questions about the drug(s) you are taking, check with your health care professional.
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