What are the uses of Lansotop?

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Lansotop is a gastrointestinal drug packaged in the form of a capsule. Lansotop has the main ingredient Lansoprazole, which is effective in the treatment of ulcers of the stomach, duodenum, esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux disease or used to treat Zollinger - Ellison syndrome.

1. What is Lansotop?


Lansotop medicine contains the main ingredient Lansoprazole (in the form of enteric coated granules 8.5%) 30mg in capsule form. Because Lansoprazole is a strong inhibitor of acid secretion and irreversible proton pump due to its selective action on gastric parietal cells, the drug has a faster and better effect than other drugs. The healing rate (healing of ulcers) can be up to 95% after about 2 months of treatment.
Thanks to that, the drug Lansotop has been proven to have clinical effects on the following cases:
Ulcers of the stomach, duodenum and esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux . Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Besides, it should be noted that Lansotop should not be used for subjects who are hypersensitive to Lansoprazole or any of its ingredients as prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist; Avoid use in patients with malignant peptic ulcer.

2. Instructions on how to use Lansotop


How to use: Take Lansotop capsules directly with 1 cup of clean water. Use the medicine before breakfast for optimal effect.
Reference dosage:
Adults normally use 30mg/day. Duodenal ulcer: Use for 4 weeks. Peptic ulcer - esophagus: Use the drug for 8 weeks. Gastroesophageal reflux disease: Treatment from 4 to 8 weeks. Zollinger - Ellison syndrome: Adjust the dose according to the signs and symptoms of the patient. Missed dose: Usually the drug can be taken within 1-2 hours of the prescribed dose. Unless there is a strict rule on how long to take the medicine, Lansotop can be taken a few hours after forgetting. However, if the time is too far from the time you need to drink, you should not make up for it because it can be dangerous to the body. It is necessary to strictly follow or consult a doctor before making a decision.

3. Side effects of the drug Lansotop


During treatment with Lansotop, users may experience some side effects such as:
Vomiting. Diarrhea, constipation. Stomachache. Dizzy . Increase liver enzymes. Skin rash. Note: The above is not a complete list of possible side effects when using Lansotop. Therefore, when any other symptoms appear that are suspected to be due to the use of the drug, immediately notify the doctor or pharmacist for treatment measures.

4. Note when using Lansotop


Need to be very careful when using Lansotop for the following cases:
During treatment, the disease must be closely monitored. And it is not recommended to use Lansotop in maintenance therapy when there is not enough experience in long-term use of the drug. Particular caution should be exercised in the following patients: People with a history of drug sensitivities, liver dysfunction and elderly patients. Children: The safety of Lansotop in children has not been established to date. Elderly: Because the secretion of gastric acid and other physiological functions has been impaired in this subject, Lansotop should be used with caution. Pregnancy/lactation: In rats, the concentration of lansoprazole in the embryonic serum was higher than in the maternal rat. In rabbits (at an oral dose of 30 mg/kg) there may be an increase in embryonic mortality. Therefore, Lansotop should not be used by women who are pregnant or suspected of being pregnant, unless it is truly beneficial. It is recommended to avoid use in nursing mothers. However, it can still be used when absolutely necessary and must stop breastfeeding. Use caution when using Lansotop for people with liver failure.

5. Lansotop drug interactions


If Lansotop is used at the same time with some drugs / functional foods, there may be an interaction reaction, typically:
There have been reports that the simultaneous use of Lansotop will slow down metabolism and Excretion of Diazepam and Phenytoin.
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