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What is Prevacid
LansoprazoleThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryLansoprazole, sold under the brand name Prevacid, is a medication used to reduce stomach acid production. It works by targeting enzymes that cause acid secretion and is used to treat ulcers, GERD, and other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. It is classified as a type of benzimidazole and is one of the most commonly prescribed proton pump inhibitors.
Prevacidis the brand name
Prevacid Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Prevacid
Lansoprazole
1995
326
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Lansoprazole, otherwise known as Prevacid, is approved by the FDA for 4 uses like Curling Ulcer and hypersecretory conditions .Curling Ulcer
Used to treat Duodenal Ulcer in combination with Amoxicillin
hypersecretory conditions
Helps manage hypersecretory conditions
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Used to treat Helicobacter Pylori Infection in combination with Amoxicillin
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Helps manage Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Effectiveness
How Prevacid Affects PatientsLansoprazole helps to reduce stomach acid by blocking an enzyme (H+,K+-ATPase) in the cells that produce acid. This drug can be taken at any time of day and is typically effective in healing duodenal ulcers, reducing ulcer-related pain, and providing relief from heartburn symptoms. It also reduces the production of pepsin, making it a suitable treatment option for conditions like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome that cause too much acid production.
How Prevacid works in the bodyLansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that stops your stomach from producing too much acid. It works by becoming activated in an acidic environment, then binding to two cysteine molecules in the proton pump of your stomach. This binding is strong and long-lasting, so it can provide long-term inhibition of acid production.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dosage of Prevacid is contingent upon the diagnosed state, including A History of Gastric or Duodenal Ulcers, Stomach Ulcer and Erosive Esophagitis. The measure of dosage can be located in the following table, in accordance with the method of administration.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Duodenal Ulcer
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
NSAID use
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Ulcer Healing
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Curling Ulcer
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
hypersecretory conditions
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Erosive Esophagitis
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
A History of Gastric or Duodenal Ulcers
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
maintenance of healing Erosive esophagitis
, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 30.0 mg/mL
, Kit, Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet, Capsule; Capsule, delayed release; Kit; Tablet - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Kit - Oral
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Prevacid.Common Prevacid Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Albendazole
Major
The metabolism of Albendazole can be decreased when combined with Lansoprazole.
Amoxapine
Major
The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Lansoprazole.
Apixaban
Major
The metabolism of Apixaban can be decreased when combined with Lansoprazole.
Artemether
Major
The metabolism of Artemether can be decreased when combined with Lansoprazole.
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Lansoprazole.
Prevacid Toxicity & Overdose RiskLansoprazole is generally well tolerated, but may cause abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, or nausea in some patients. There have been reports of a serious skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), though this is rare. In one case, a patient took a very high dose of 600mg of lansoprazole with no side effects. Lansoprazole is categorized as pregnancy category B, meaning there is some animal data that suggests it is safe for use in pregnant women, but more data is needed. It is unknown if lansoprazole is passed through breastmilk,
Prevacid Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Prevacid?
There are 4 active clinical trials evaluating the potential of Prevacid to treat Gastric Ulcer, NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcers and a History of Gastric or Duodenal Ulcers.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Erosive Esophagitis
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3
develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
0 Actively Recruiting
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
hypersecretory conditions
0 Actively Recruiting
NSAID use
0 Actively Recruiting
Curling Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
0 Actively Recruiting
maintenance of healing Erosive esophagitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Duodenal Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
A History of Gastric or Duodenal Ulcers
0 Actively Recruiting
Ulcer Healing
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Prevacid Reviews: What are patients saying about Prevacid?
5Patient Review
3/2/2013 Prevacid saved my life. I was losing weight rapidly and thought I was dying until I was diagnosed with GERD. This medication took a while to work, but it healed the erosion in my stomach and allowed me to eat normal foods again. If you miss a dose, your symptoms will come back, but for me, this is a small price to pay for being able to live a normal life again.
5Patient Review
10/21/2013 Prevacid has been a game-changer for me. It's the first PPI that I've tried that has actually helped alleviate some of my symptoms.
5Patient Review
8/18/2014 Unfortunately, this treatment didn't work for me. I developed blisters and hives within a week of starting it.
4.7Patient Review
5/2/2013 Worked well for three days, but then I started having some uncomfortable side effects like itching and coughing. Had to stop taking it after that.
4.3Patient Review
3/22/2019 This drug works well for me, though I do get mild nausea throughout the day. However, I think it's a great value considering how expensive other medications like this are.
4.3Patient Review
5/31/2014 The medication was effective for a few weeks, but then I developed a rash. Even after discontinuing use, the rash spread all over my body.
4Patient Review
5/13/2013 I was having heartburn after eating, which continued even after I got over the flu. This product worked immediately on the first day, and I haven't had any issues with heartburn for two weeks now.
4Patient Review
1/30/2013 I now have a constant, persistent cough.
3.7Patient Review
3/29/2014 I had severe stomach pain that was so bad I missed two days of work. It was a horrible pain that kept me awake for two nights. Other than that, it did a great job getting rid of my acid reflux.
3.7Patient Review
11/2/2013 This treatment has not been effective in helping me sleep.
2Patient Review
8/20/2013 I unfortunately felt increased muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and dizziness after taking this medication.
1.7Patient Review
11/18/2013 While this drug was effective for my condition, the muscle aches it caused were unbearable. I was taking a larger dose than recommended and experienced cramping after just one month. Unfortunately, I had to stop taking the medication.
1.7Patient Review
1/10/20131.7Patient Review
1/1/2021 I experienced severe abdominal pain, nausea, drowsiness, and diarrhea.
1Patient Review
8/11/2014 This medication is pretty effective at reducing heartburn. I've been using it for seven years now with occasional stomach aches and diarrhea as the only side effects.
Patient Q&A Section about prevacid
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is the difference between Pepcid and Prevacid?
"Pepcid can also help with heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Pepcid and Prevacid are in different categories of drugs. Pepcid is an H2-blocker and Prevacid is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Pepcid and Prevacid can be bought without a prescription (OTC) and come in generic form."
Answered by AI
When should you take Prevacid?
"You should take Prevacid 15-30 minutes before a meal with a cool glass of water, and you should take it at the same time each day. The peak for the medication is 0.5-3.5 hours after you take it."
Answered by AI
Is Prilosec and Prevacid the same thing?
"Prevacid and Prilosec are similar because they are in the same drug class and work in the same way, but there are some differences between them in terms of indications, cost, drug interactions, side effects, and warnings."
Answered by AI
What is Prevacid used to treat?
"This medication helps withheartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. Additionally, it helps heal damage caused by stomach acid to the esophagus and may help prevent ulcers and cancer of the esophagus."
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