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Prevacid
Prevacid Uses:
Prevacid decreases the amount of acid produced
in the stomach.
Prevacid is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers,
erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid),
and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome.
Prevacid may also be used for purposes other than those listed in
this medication guide.
How To Take Prevacid :
Take Prevacid exactly as directed by your doctor.
If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist,
nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Prevacid should be taken just before a meal.
If you have difficulty swallowing, the Prevacid capsules can be
opened and the contents sprinkled onto a tablespoonful of applesauce.
The pellets should be mixed with the applesauce and then swallowed
immediately. The applesauce should not be hot and should be soft
enough to be swallowed without chewing. The pellets should not be
chewed or crushed. The pellet/applesauce mixture should not be stored
for later use. The capsule contents can also be mixed with ENSURE
pudding, cottage cheese, yogurt, strained pears, or apple, orange,
tomato juice and consumed immediately. If the pellets are mixed
with juice, after consuming the mixture the glass should be rinsed
with an additional two ounces of juice and the contents swallowed
immediately. The granules must not be chewed or crushed.
For patients who have a nasogastric tube in place, the Prevacid
capsules can be opened and the intact granules mixed in 40 mL of
apple juice and injected through the nasogastric tube into the stomach.
After administering the granules, the nasogastric tube should be
flushed with additional apple juice to clear the tube.
Each packet of Prevacid for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension should
be emptied into a container containing 2 tablespoons of water. Stir
well and drink the mixture immediately. Do not crush or chew the
granules. After drinking the mixture, add more water, stir, and
drink immediately. Do not use other liquids or foods to mix the
contents of the package.
The Prevacid SoluTabs should be placed on the tongue and allowed
to disintegrate with or without water until the particles can be
swallowed. The Prevacid SoluTabs are not designed to be swallowed
intact or chewed. The tablet typically disintegrates in less than
one minute.
Do not stop taking Prevacid even if you begin to feel better. Your
symptoms may improve before the condition is fully treated.
Your doctor may want to schedule tests or appointments to monitor
your treatment with Prevacid.
Prevacid Side Effects:
Serious side effects from Prevacid are not common.
Stop taking Prevacid and seek emergency medical attention if you
experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of
the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue
to take Prevacid and talk to your doctor if you experience ·
diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal pain; · dizziness; or ·
headache.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to
your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome.
Precautions With Prevacid:
There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while
taking Prevacid, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Prevacid Interactions:
Sucralfate (Carafate), which is also used to treat
stomach conditions, will decrease the amount of Prevacid that is
absorbed through the stomach. Prevacid should be taken at least
30 minutes before sucralfate to prevent an interaction.
Some other medications such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), ampicillin
(Omnipen, Principen), digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps), and iron (Feosol,
Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron) may have decreased effects because Prevacid
hinders their absorption from the stomach. Tell your doctor if you
are taking any of these medications.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Prevacid.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
Missed Dose:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time
for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly
scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless
your doctor directs otherwise.
Prevacid OverDose:
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose
is suspected.
Symptoms of an Prevacid overdose are unknown.
Prevacid Storage:
Store PREVACID at room temperature away from moisture
and heat.
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