Lansoprazole Injection

Lansoprazole Injection

Lansoprazole Injection is a drug that lowers the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used to treat acid-related diseases of the stomach and the intestine, such as acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and some other stomach conditions associated with excessive acid production.

Lansoprazole Injection is also used to prevent stress ulcers in seriously ill patients and is given before anesthetic medication to help prevent aspiration-related complications. It belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This medicine is given into a vein by a healthcare professional. It will only be administered to you should your doctor consider an injection to suit you better than a tablet. The dosage will depend on your underlying condition and response to the medicine. Your doctor will decide the duration of treatment, but you should continue taking it as prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear quickly. You can enhance the effectiveness of the treatment by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks (like tea and coffee), and spicy or fatty foods.

How Does Lansoprazole work?

Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It functions by decreasing the stomach’s acidity which is used to relieve the discomfort associated with acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

What is the use of Lansoprazole?

Lansoprazole is part of a category of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Lansoprazole is for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (both gastric and duodenal ulcers), for reflux esophagitis, or gastroesophageal reflux disease commonly known as GERD. Another disease that causes excessive acid from the stomach in the body which it treats includes Zollinger Ellison syndrome referred to as ZES. Its mechanism of action is through suppressing the production of acid by your stomach.

Side Effects:-

• Nausea
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation 
• Dizziness

Precautions:-

• Consult your physician if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
• Consult your physician if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
• Long-term administration of Lansoprazole leads to weak bones and mineral deficiency like magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or its supplements as advised by your doctor.
• Contact your doctor immediately if you experience weak or decreased urination, edema (fluid retention), back pain in your lower back area, nausea, tiredness, and rash or fever. These are signs of possible kidney disease.
• Lansoprazole should be administered 1 hour before mealtime, preferably in the morning.
• It is tolerated well and seems to sustain relief for a long time.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):-

Q. What are the long-term side effects of Lansoprazole?

If Lansoprazole is used for more than 3 months, certain long-term side effects may be seen. These include low magnesium levels in your blood which may give you a feeling of tiredness, confusion, dizziness, shakiness, or dizziness. You might also get muscle twitches or irregular heartbeats. If the usage goes on beyond one year, then you can get more prone to fracture, particularly to hips, wrists, or spines due to a blood level of low calcium. Additionally, stomach infection and deficiency of vitamin B12 might be expected. 

Q. What is Lansoprazole administered through the nasogastric tube?

Your doctor or nurse will guide you on the proper administration of Lansoprazole via a nasogastric (NG) tube. You should open the Lansoprazole capsule and pour the granules into a syringe. Mix the contents with apple juice in the syringe, attach it to the NG tube, and give directly into the stomach. Flush the NG tube with more apple juice after administering to clear the tube.