Drug type

A combination of drugs are used in order to be pylori causes the risk of duodenal (lower intestinal) ulcers caused by infection with H..

How does the drug

Lansoprazole reduces gastric (stomach) acid secretion by blocking the final step in the production of gastric acid. Amoxicillin kills bacteria by preventing the production of bacterial cell wall. Clarithromycin suppresses the formation of essential proteins from bacteria, slows the growth of bacteria.

Used

For(the treatment of H. pylori and gastric (stomach / intestinal ulcers, active or 1 year history of a duodenal ulcer), H. pylorus eliminate and prevent ulcer recurrence.

Diarrhea: If diarrhea develops during the lansoprazole-amoxicillin-clarithromycin can be pseudomembranous colitis must be considered. This inflammatory disease of the colon is characterized by the proliferation of bacteria that are not killed lansoprazole / amoxicillin / clarithromycin. The main cause is a toxin produced by the bacterium isknown as Clostridium difficile. Colitis symptoms, their severity from mild to be life threatening. Mild cases usually respond by taking antibiotics. In severe cases, antibiotics may be necessary to use.

Pregnancy: no adequate studies in pregnant women has not happened. Use only if clearly needed and potential benefits outweigh the potential risk to the fetus.

Breastfeeding: Amoxicillin appear in breast milk. Because of the risk of serious adverse effects of the decisionwhether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug. Ask your doctor.

Children: Safety and effectiveness in children have not been studied

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or plan to take to over-the-counter or prescription medications or dietary supplements while taking this drug. Doses of one or both drugs may need to be adjusted or a different medicine may need to be prescribed. The following drugs and drug addictionClasses interact with this medicine.

Only amoxicillin allopurinol (eg zyloprim)

Contraceptives, oral (eg, Ortho-Novum, Ovral), probenecid (benemid)

Tetracyclines (eg tetracycline HCl)

Anticoagulants Clarithromycin alone, orally (eg, warfarin)

Astemizole (Hismana /)

Benzodiazepines (eg, alprazolam, diazepam, midazolam, triazolam)

Buspirone (Buspar)

Cisapride (Propulsid)

Cyclosporine (Neoral eg, Sandimmune)

Dihydroergotamineor ergotamine (eg Ergom)

Disopyramide (Norpace)

Fluconazole (Diflucan)

Side Effects

Each drug can be used to produce side effects. Many patients have no, or minor, side effects. The frequency and severity of side effects depends on many factors including dose, duration of therapy and individual susceptibility. Possible side effects include:

Stomach and intestines: diarrhea, taste disturbances, nausea, dark stools, sore tongue, mouth ulcers, discoloration of the tongue, dryMouth, thirst, indigestion, abdominal pain or irritation, vomiting, rectal itching.

Urinary and reproductive organs: vaginal inflammation, vaginal infections.

Nervous System: headache, confusion, dizziness.

Other: muscle pain, itching, rash, urticaria.

Usage Guidelines

Use exactly as prescribed.

Each package contains enough medication for 2 doses of medication.

Usual adult dose is 30 mg of lansoprazole (1) capsule pink and black, brown, 1 g of amoxicillin (2 and lightpink capsules), e), clarithromycin 500 mg (1 tablet twice a day and yellow before eating (morning and evening) for 14 days. Swallow each pill whole.

Not return to a full course of therapy, allowing complete the infection.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed, or if you are approaching the time for the next dose, do not double the dose to recover, if directed by your doctor to do. If more than 1 dose is missed, or ifis necessary to establish a new dosing schedule I, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Stop treatment and consult your doctor immediately if any of the following events: rash, hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of eyelids, face, tongue or lips.

Notify your doctor if diarrhea develops in the course of taking this drug, or shortly after completion of therapy.

This product contains a penicillin. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to penicillin.

Lowering the dose orDosing schedules may clarithromycin for patients with severe renal failure, and will be determined by your doctor.

Store at controlled room temperature (59 0 to 86 ° F). Protection from light and moisture.