Lanzol 30 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (20's pack: ৳ 100.00)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Lansoprazole
Company	Doctors chemical works ltd

Indications

Short term treatment of active duodenal ulcer
Maintenance of healed duodenal ulcers
Short term treatment of active benign gastric ulcers
Short term treatment of active erosive esophagitis
Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis
Pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger- Ellison Syndrome
H. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence

Pharmacology

Substituted benzimidazole, PPI, blocks final step of acid secretion

Dosage & Administration

Benign gastric ulcer: 30 mg daily in the morning for 8 weeks
Duodenal ulcer: 30 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks; maintenance 15 mg
NSAID-associated duodenal or gastric ulcer: 15-30 mg daily for 4 weeks
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Initially 60 mg once daily, adjusted according to response
Gastroesophageal reflux disease: 30 mg daily in the morning for 4 weeks
Acid-related dyspepsia: 15-30 mg daily in the morning for 2-4 weeks

Interaction

Selective inhibitor of the cytochrome P-450 monooxygenase system, potential effect on hepatic clearance, uncertain effect on oral combined contraceptive pill

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation

Side Effects

Possible induction of carcinoid tumors by profound acid suppression
Rise in serum gastrin levels
Dose dependent diarrhea
Headache

Pregnancy & Lactation

Lansoprazole should be avoided in pregnancy unless there are compelling reasons

Precautions & Warnings

Gastric malignancy should be ruled out
Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy and lactation

Use in Special Populations

Neonates: Not recommended for use
Children: Clinical trials showed use from 13 years old
The Elderly: No increase in adverse drug reaction

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Storage Conditions

Store at 25°C