Lansoprazole Medication Information
Get detailed information on Lansoprazole, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Lansoprazole provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Lansoprazole Pronunciation : lan-SOE-pra-zole ICD Code : Y53.0 Therapeutic Classification : AntiulcersTrade Names/Brand Names of Lansoprazole
India :
Onllan D |
Pylomox |
Lansoz D |
Zapacid (30mg) |
Protogut (15mg) |
Lanrid |
Lans DXR |
Leedom - 15 |
Junior Lanzol (30mg) |
Lans -DX
International :
Prevacid , Prevacid NapraPAC
Why is Lansoprazole 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 should Lansoprazole not be taken? (Contraindications)
Known hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Lansoprazole?
Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 15 – 30 mg once daily. Higher dose is needed in Zollinger – Ellison syndrome.How should Lansoprazole 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.What are the warnings and precautions for Lansoprazole?
•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.
What are the side effects of Lansoprazole?
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.
