Prevacid 30 mg 1 กล่อง มี 14 เม็ด

Prevacid (lansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medication used to treat various gastrointestinal conditions by reducing stomach acid production. Here are the key points about Prevacid:

 

## Indications

- Treatment of active duodenal ulcers[4]

- Eradication of H. pylori to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence[4] 

- Maintenance of healed duodenal ulcers[4]

- Treatment of active benign gastric ulcers[4]

- Healing of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers[4]

- Risk reduction of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers[4]

- Treatment of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)[4]

- Treatment of erosive esophagitis[4]

- Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis[4]

- Treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome[4]

 

## Dosage and Administration

- Available as delayed-release capsules and delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets[4]

- Capsules should be swallowed whole, not crushed or chewed[4]

- Disintegrating tablets should be placed on the tongue, allowed to dissolve, and swallowed with or without water[4]

- Dosage varies based on indication and age, typically once daily before a meal[4]

 

## Side Effects

- Prevacid is generally well-tolerated, but potential side effects can include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and constipation[2][3]

 

## Contraindications and Precautions

- Patients with known hypersensitivity to lansoprazole or any other PPI should not take Prevacid[2][3]

- Prevacid may interact with certain medications, such as HIV antiretrovirals, warfarin, methotrexate, and theophylline[2][4]

- Patients with severe liver disease may require dosage adjustment[4]

 

Prevacid is available by prescription and over-the-counter in 15 mg capsules for short-term use (up to 14 days) for the treatment of frequent heartburn[1][2]. Patients should consult with their healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment of persistent or severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

 

Citations:

[1] https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=99a97004-e247-4f4d-a38c-f28f521de1c4&type=display

[2] https://www.drugwatch.com/proton-pump-inhibitors/prevacid/

[3] https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-153274/prevacid-24hr-oral/details

[4] https://www.drugs.com/pro/prevacid.html

[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lansoprazole