Pharmaceutical class:
Stomach acid inhibitor
Lanzo Drug form:
15 and 30 mg enteric coated capsules
Drug combinations:
Lansoprazole
Mechanism of action of Lanzo:
Proton pump inhibitor
Uses of Lanzo:
By reducing the production of acid in the stomach, this medicine is used for reflux diseases, stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer, erosive esophagitis, Helicobacter pylori infection, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and reducing the possibility of gastric ulcer caused by the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The 15 mg dose of Lanzo is considered non-prescription.
Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding Lanzo:
Pregnancy: Adequate and well-controlled studies have not been conducted in pregnant women. It is allowed to use this medicine during pregnancy under the supervision of a doctor if there is a definite need for it.
Lactation: It is not yet known whether this drug is secreted in breast milk, although it is secreted in the milk of rats. Due to the possibility of side effects in infants, its use during breastfeeding is not recommended.
Regarding the correct way to take the medicine, pay attention to these points:
1- Take this medicine before food and preferably in the morning.
2- Swallow the capsule completely, avoid crushing, breaking or chewing it. If you are unable to swallow the capsule completely, open it, spread the contents in a tablespoon of fruit compote and eat it immediately. In addition, you can mix the contents with some fruit or vegetable juice and eat immediately. Do not chew or crush the contents of the capsule.
3- Take this medicine for the full treatment period even if you feel better.
4- If you forget to take a dose of medicine, take it immediately as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for the next dose, forget the missed dose and resume your normal schedule. Avoid doubling the amount of medicine.
Lanzo drug interactions:
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are using the following medicines:
Esters of ampicillin, digoxin, iron salts and ketoconazole, lansoprazole cause long-term inhibition of gastric acid secretion. Therefore, it may interfere with the absorption of these drugs.
Cyanocobalamin, lansoprazole may reduce the absorption of cyanocobalamin.
Sucralfate delays the absorption of lansoprazole and reduces its bioavailability. Lansoprazole should be taken at least 30 minutes before sucralfate.
Theophylline, the excretion of theophylline may be slightly increased. In some patients, it may be necessary to adjust the dosage of theophylline at the start or end of lansoprazole treatment.
Warfarin, simultaneous use of these drugs may increase INR. Therefore, changes in INR and prothrombin time should be monitored.
Lanzo Precautions:
In order to control the progress of the treatment, visit your doctor regularly.
If the condition does not improve or worsens, consult your doctor.
Lanzo Contraindications:
History of allergy to lansoprazole or any of the components of this medicine
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