Lansoprazole
Information about Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole uses
Lansoprazole is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
How lansoprazole works
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
Common side effects of lansoprazole
Nausea, Headache, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Anxiety, Muscle pain, Angina, Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis, Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, Bone fracture, Cutaneous lupus erythematosus, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Fundic gland polyps, Decreased magnesium level in blood
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Expert advice for Lansoprazole
- It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
- Lansoprazole should be taken 1 hour before a meal, preferably in the morning.
- Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:
- Avoid excessive intake of carbonated beverages/soft drinks, citrus juices, fried food, caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
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Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
- Long-term use of Lansoprazole can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.
- Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination, edema (swelling due to fluid retention), lower back pain, nausea, fatigue, and rash or fever. These could be signs of a kidney problem.
Frequently asked questions for Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole
Q. What is Lansoprazole? What is it used for?
Lansoprazole belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Lansoprazole is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used to treat a disease associated with excessive acid production in the stomach known as Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach.
Q. What are the long term side effects of Lansoprazole?
If Lansoprazole is used for more than 3 months, certain long term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, shaky or dizzy. You may also have muscle twitches or irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures (due to decreased calcium levels in the blood), especially hip, wrist or spine, stomach infections and vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can make you anemic, as a result of which you may feel more tired, weak, or pale. Additionally you may also have palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence (gas) or nerve problems such as numbness, tingling and problem in walking.
Q. How is Lansoprazole given through the nasogastric tube?
Your doctor or nurse will show you the correct way of giving Lansoprazole through the nasogastric (NG) tube. Open the Lansoprazole capsule and empty the granules into a syringe. Mix the contents with apple juice in the syringe and attach it to the NG tube and give directly into the stomach. Once given, flush the NG tube with more apple juice to clear the tube.