Prevacid
developed to manage gastro-oesophageal reflux disease to alleviate symptoms.
Strengths: 15 · 30mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Zoton
- Therapeutic class
Proton Pump Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
Benzimidazole
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to lansoprazole
- Precautions and warnings
monitor for bone fractures; report any symptoms of liver dysfunction
- Minor side effects
headache; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
nausea; abdominal pain; dizziness
- Dosage forms
Capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
developed to manage gastro-oesophageal reflux disease to alleviate symptoms.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Takeda
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place protected from light.
- Drug interactions
atazanavir; warfarin; digoxin
Serious side effects
hypomagnesaemia — requires immediate medical attention; interstitial nephritis — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
it acts by inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium adapter enzyme system in the gastric parietal cells, thereby reducing the production of stomach acid.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: use only if strictly necessary. Breastfeeding: consult your doctor before use.
Prevacid
developed to manage gastro-oesophageal reflux disease to alleviate symptoms.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Lansoprazole
- Listed indication(s): Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 15 mg3-15-mg-3915
- 180 tablets - 30 mg3-30-mg-3921