PREVACID has its main action on gastric and duodenal ulcers and its symptoms. Lansoprazole is the pharmacological component of this drug. Lansoprazole belongs to the proton pump inhibitor group that mainly functions to reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Increase in the acidity level in stomach causes peptic and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagtis (where the lining if the esophagus gets inflamed) and GERD (Gastric-esophageal Reflux Disease). Besides these conditions, Prevacid is also used to treat as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Prevacid is available as delayed-release capsules for oral administration and SoluTab Delayed-Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets. Prevacid tablets should be swallowed as a whole with glass full of water. Do not crush or chew the tablet as it may destroy the potential of the drug and also cause side effects. Those who find it difficult to swallow can take the medicine by emptying the ingredient into pudding, or cheese or yogurt and swallow immediately. You can also add it to a small volume of orange juice or apple juice or tomato juice and swallowed instantly.
Prevacid is available in 2 strengths, 15 mg and 30mg. Patients with H.pylori and other intestinal ulcers are prescribed Prevacid in combination with antibiotics like Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin. H.pylori is gram negative bacteria that endures and affect particular areas of the stomach causing inflammation slowly leading to gastric and duodenal ulcer. The drug is proven to eradicate H.pylori and thus eliminate one of the causative factors for ulcer.
Patients on Prevacid should follow all the instruction given by the doctor. Preferably choose to take the drug before meals. A person suffering from ulcer or anyone in the risk of developing one should opt for smaller meals at smaller intervals, rather than large meals at irregular intervals. Opt for low fat, and low sugar diet. Reducing the spice intake in food greatly helps reduce risk as well as soothes the lining of the stomach with out irritating it. Alcohol and caffeine are known to induce acidity, so it is best to keep away from these. Studies reveal increasing intake of oily fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel helps reducing the risk of ulcers. Proper diet and regimen and correct sleep habits in conjunction with regular intake of Prevacid in the most effective results in gastric ulcer patients. You can buy Prevacid online from reputed pharmacy companies like Canamericaglobal for quality drugs at competitive price.
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