Medications and Drugs

GENERIC NAME: LANSOPRAZOLE/AMOXICILLIN/CLARITHROMYCIN - ORAL (lan-SO-pruh-zole/uh-mox-eh-SILL-in/kluh-RITH-row-MY-sin)

BRAND NAME(S): Prevpac

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used to treat and help prevent certain types of ulcers (ulcer with H. pylori infection).

HOW TO USE: Take by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor, usually one dose (which contains four pills) twice daily before a meal. Swallow each pill whole. Do not divide, crush or chew. Each packet contains both the morning and evening dose of your medicines (one day supply). Consult your pharmacist or doctor for instructions on the proper use of this product. Finish your entire treatment even if your symptoms improve. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, dizziness and abnormal taste may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report diarrhea promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: nausea, stomach pain, dark or bloody stools. Very unlikely but report promptly: chest pain, sudden weakness, vision changes, unusually fast or irregular heartbeats, vomiting, mouth sores, tongue discoloration, muscle pain, persistent sore throat with fever, unusual bruising or bleeding, yellowing of the eyes or skin, severe stomach pain, mood/mental changes, increased thirst or hunger, change in amount or color of urine. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, fainting, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), liver or kidney disease, asthma or other lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes. Limit alcohol intake, as it may worsen certain side effects of this medication. Since this drug may cause dizziness, use extreme caution if operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks (e.g., driving). This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. The clarithromycin in this combination medication can potentially cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor for more details. The amoxicillin in this product is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug, therefore caution is advised.