Prevacid
- Description -
Prevacid blocks the production of stomach acid. It is prescribedforthe short-term treatment (up to 4 weeks) of duodenal ulcers,(ulcers near the exit from the stomach). It is also usedfor up to 8 weeks in the treatment of stomach ulcers,gastroesophagealreflux disease (backflow of acid into the canal to the stomach), andacondition called erosive esophagitis (severe inflammation of thecanal).Once a duodenal ulcer or case of esophagitis has cleared up,the doctor may continue prescribing Prevacid to prevent a relapse.Prevacid is also prescribed to reduce the risk of stomach ulcers inpeoplewho develop this problem while taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatorydrugssuch as Advil, Motrin, and Naprosyn. The drug is also used forlong-term treatment of certain diseases marked by excessiveacid production, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Prevacid is also prescribed as part of a combination treatment toeliminate the H. pylori infection that causes mostcases ofduodenal ulcer.
- Common Side Effects -
Diarrhea
- Possible Interactions -
Ampicillin
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Iron salts (Ferro-Sequels, Ferro-Sulfate)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Sucralfate (Carafate)
Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
- Manufacturer -
TAP Pharmaceuticals Inc
675 North Field Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
USA
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