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Drug
Uses
Prevacid is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat ulcers,
reflux disease (GERD), or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Your doctor may also prescribe this medicine to treat
other conditions as well.
General
Information
This database does not contain every known side effect,
adverse effect, or drug interaction. If you have questions
about your medicines, talk to your health care provider.
This information is for educational purposes only.
How
Drug Works
This medicine inhibits an enzyme system in the stomach
lining and stops production of stomach acid, allowing
for healing.
How
Taken
Follow the directions given to you by your doctor or
pharmacist. It is best to take this medicine before
eating. Swallow the capsule whole with water and do
not crush or chew before swallowing. Take this medicine
in the morning at the same time every day, unless your
doctor as told you otherwise.
Possible
Side Effects
rash cough headache, dizziness diarrhea
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking any new prescription or over-the-counter
medicine, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
Because of possible dizziness, caution should be exercised
when driving or performing other potentially dangerous
activities.
Overdose
For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately.
For non emergencies, contact your local or regional
poison control center.
Drug
Interactions
Antacids slow the amount of this medicine that gets
in your body. Clarithromycin (Biaxin) may lead to a
blackening of the tongue. If your are taking ritonavir
(Norvir), sucralfate (Carafate), or theophylline (Theo-Dur,
others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist about possible
interactions with this medicine.
Missed
Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is
time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Throw away any medication that
is outdated or no longer needed.
Pregnancy/Nursing
If your are, or plan on becoming pregnant, talk to your
doctor about the risks versus the benefits of using
this medication during your pregnancy. For nursing mothers,
it is unknown whether or not this medicine is excreted
in breast milk. It is advised to avoid this drug, or
refrain from nursing while taking this medicine.
More
Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist
or health care provider.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose, it should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient.
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