LANZOMEP

Do not use Lanzomep in people with the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity
• Liver disease: Individuals with severe liver disease may require dose adjustments or careful monitoring when using lansoprazole. It is important to discuss this with your healthcare provider
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: The safety of lansoprazole during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been well established. It is important to consult with your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before using lansoprazole.
• Children: The use of lansoprazole in children may require special considerations. It is important to follow the guidance of a pediatrician when using lansoprazole in children.

It is crucial to discuss your medical history and any potential contraindications with your healthcare provider before starting or discontinuing lansoprazole to ensure it is safe and appropriate for you.

Lanzomep may have the following side effects:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Flatulence (gas)
• Dizziness
• Rash or itching

These side effects are usually mild and do not require medical attention unless they become bothersome or persistent. However, if you experience any severe or persistent side effects, it is important to seek medical attention right away.

In rare cases, lansoprazole may cause more serious side effects. These can include:

• Severe stomach pain
• Chest pain
• Difficulty swallowing
• Severe diarrhea
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Unusual bleeding or bruising

If you experience any of these serious side effects, it is important to seek immediate medical attention.

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

• Allergies: If you have a known allergy to lansoprazole or any other proton pump inhibitor, it is important to avoid using this medication.
• Kidney function: If you have impaired kidney function, your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dosage or monitor you more closely while taking lansoprazole.
• Liver function: Individuals with severe liver disease may require dose adjustments or careful monitoring when using lansoprazole. It is important to discuss this with your healthcare provider.
• Osteoporosis risk: Long-term use of high-dose lansoprazole may increase the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, especially in older adults. It is important to discuss this risk with your healthcare provider, especially if you have other risk factors for osteoporosis.
• Vitamin B12 deficiency: Prolonged use of lansoprazole may reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 in some individuals. Your healthcare provider may recommend periodic monitoring of your vitamin B12 levels or supplementation if necessary.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: The safety of lansoprazole during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been well established. It is important to consult with your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before using lansoprazole.

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Lanzomep may interact with the following medicines:

• Digoxin: Lansoprazole may increase the levels of digoxin in the blood, potentially leading to digoxin toxicity. Your healthcare provider may need to monitor your digoxin levels and adjust the dosage accordingly.
• Warfarin: Lansoprazole may increase the effects of warfarin, a blood-thinning medication, which can increase the risk of bleeding. Your healthcare provider may need to monitor your blood clotting time more closely and adjust your warfarin dosage if necessary.
• Ketoconazole: Lansoprazole can reduce the absorption of ketoconazole, an antifungal medication. It is recommended to take ketoconazole at least 2 hours before or after taking lansoprazole.
• Methotrexate: Lansoprazole may increase the levels of methotrexate in the blood, potentially increasing the risk of methotrexate toxicity. Your healthcare provider may need to monitor your methotrexate levels and adjust the dosage accordingly.
• Clopidogrel: There is a potential interaction between lansoprazole and clopidogrel, a medication used to prevent blood clots. Some studies suggest that lansoprazole may reduce the effectiveness of clopidogrel. It is important to discuss this interaction with your healthcare provider.
• St. John’s Wort: Taking St. John’s Wort, a herbal supplement used for depression, may decrease the levels of lansoprazole in the blood, reducing its effectiveness. It is important to inform your healthcare provider if you are taking St. John’s Wort.

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

If you suspect an overdose, contact your doctor right away.

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