Short-term treatment of irritation of the esophagus when medicine cannot be taken by mouth. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Lansor is a proton pump inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Important safety information:
Lansor may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Lansor with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Contact your doctor if you have any symptoms of a bleeding ulcer, such as black, tarry stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; or if you experience throat pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain, or trouble swallowing.
Lansor may increase the risk of hip, wrist, and spine fractures. The risk may be greater if you use Lansor in high doses, for long periods of time, or if you are over 50 years old. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Contact your doctor if you have any questions about this information.
Check with your doctor to see whether you should take a calcium and vitamin D supplement while you use Lansor.
Lansor may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Lansor.
Lansor should be used with caution in Asian patients; the risk of side effects may be increased in these patients.
Use Lansor with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially hip, wrist, and spine fractures.
Lansor should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Lansor while you are pregnant. It is not known if Lansor is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Lansor.
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Lansor side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; diarrhea; headache; nausea; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; stomach pain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; bone pain; chest pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; vision changes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Dailymed."Lansoprazole: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Can Lansor be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Lansor?
Some medical conditions may interact with Lansor. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have liver problems or stomach or bowel cancer
if you have osteoporosis (weak bones), a family history of osteoporosis, or other risk factors of osteoporosis (eg, smoking, poor nutrition)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lansor. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Clarithromycin or voriconazole because it may increase the risk of lansoprazole's side effects
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), digoxin, or tacrolimus because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Lansor
Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), clopidogrel, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, atazanavir), iron, or theophylline because their effectiveness may be decreased by Lansor
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lansor may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Lansor?
Use Lansor as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Lansor is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Lansor at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Lansor. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
Do not use Lansor if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
If you are also taking an imidazole antifungal, take it at least 2 hours before using Lansor.
Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
Lansor should only be used for a short time (up to 7 days) until you are able to take medicine by mouth. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Lansor, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lansor.
Can Lansor be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Lansor be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Lansor, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Lansor. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
One patient reported useful
How active was the Lansor in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms? Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Lansor were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
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Useful
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One patient reported side effects
Does the Lansor Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Lansor. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Lansor.
Patients
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No side effects
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100.0%
Patient reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yet
One patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Lansor? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Lansor should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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Once in a day
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100.0%
Two patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Lansor May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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11-50mg
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50.0%
51-100mg
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Patient reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yet
Two patients reported administration
When is the best condition to take Lansor: Before or after food? Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Lansor is best taken at Empty stomach. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
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Before food
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50.0%
Four patients reported age
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6-15
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25.0%
16-29
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