Salts
Uses
Mechanism of Action
Dosage
Side Effects
Warnings/Precautions
Used to treat frequent persistent heartburn, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) Ulcers in the upper part of the intestine (duodenal ulcer) or stomach (gastric ulcer)
Mechanism of Action
It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach
Dosage
Adult- The recommended dose is 15 – 30 mg once daily Higher dose is needed in Zollinger – Ellison syndrome
Side Effects
Headache Severe allergic reactions Speech disorder Diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, inflammation of pancreas and vomiting Urinary retention Decrease in white blood cells, platelets, neutrophils, anemia and bleeding Liver damage
Warnings/Precautions
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
Substitutes
- LANSOFAST 30MG CAPSULE
50.58
GERMAN REMEDIES (ZYDUS CADILA) - LOTUS CLEANSING MILK
47.81
ORGANIC LABORATORIES - LANS 30MG CAPSULE
70.00
GERMAN REMEDIES (ZYDUS CADILA) - LANS OD 30MG CAPSULE
70.73
GERMAN REMEDIES (ZYDUS CADILA) - ZOPRA 30MG CAPSULE
41.66
RAVENBHEL PHARMACEUTICALS - FENZER 30MG CAPSULE
18.75
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