Lansoprazole Injection

What is this medicine?

LANSOPRAZOLE (lan SOE pra zole) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It reduces symptoms and helps to heal injury to the esophagus in patients with erosive esophagitis.

How should I use this medicine?

This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

• bone, muscle or joint pain

• breathing problems

• chest pain or chest tightness

• dark yellow or brown urine

• dizziness

• fast, irregular heartbeat

• feeling faint or lightheaded

• fever or sore throat

• muscle spasm

• palpitations

• rash on cheeks or arms that gets worse in the sun

• redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth

• seizures

• stomach polyps

• tremors

• unusual bleeding or bruising

• unusually weak or tired

• yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• constipation

• diarrhea

• dry mouth

• headache

• nausea

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

• atazanavir

• nelfinavir

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

• ampicillin

• delavirdine

• digoxin

• diuretics

• iron salts

• itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole, or other prescription medicines for fungus or yeast infections

• sucralfate

• theophylline

• warfarin

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• liver disease

• low levels of magnesium in the blood

• lupus

• an unusual or allergic reaction to lansoprazole, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

It can take several days before your stomach pains get better. Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.