What does Lastro 30 do?

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Lastro 30 is an oral medication commonly indicated in the treatment of diseases related to the gastrointestinal tract. If the medicine is used in the right dosage and according to the doctor's instructions, it will bring high efficiency in treatment. In the article below, we will answer questions about what lastro 30 does so that it can be used safely and effectively.

1. What is lastro 30?

Lastro 30 is an antacid, anti-reflux and anti-ulcer drug. Lastro 30 drug has the main ingredient is lansoprazole - a benzimidazole derivative with proton pump inhibitor effect, indicated in the treatment of esophageal and gastric ulcers and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome causing increased gastric acid secretion.
The drug is prepared in the form of hard capsules, in each tablet contains 30mg of lansoprazole and excipients just enough. Packing form: box of 3 blisters x 10 tablets

2. What effect does Lastro 30 have?

Lastro 30 has an anti-inflammatory effect on gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the transport of hydrogen ions into the stomach via the H+/K+ ATPase channel.
Based on the above mechanism, lastro 30 is often indicated in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers with short-term doses. For cases of increased gastric acid secretion such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, lastro 30 is often used in long-term doses to relieve symptoms. In addition, lastro 30 is also used in combination regimens with other antibiotics (amoxicillin, clarithromycin, ...) to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Some common undesirable effects when using lastro 30 such as headache, dizziness, digestive disorders, rash, fatigue. Tell your doctor right away if you have any unusual symptoms while taking lastro 30.

3. How to use Lastro 30 effectively?

Lastro 30 is an oral prescription drug, so you need to follow the correct dosage and instructions of your doctor for maximum effectiveness. Absolutely do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose to avoid unwanted effects during the use of lastro 30.
3.1. Oral route Take directly, take before meals to promote the bioavailability of the drug.
3.2. Dosage For adults with erosive esophagitis: 1 tablet/day for 4-8 weeks, continue to use if not cured but not more than 8 weeks.
For stomach ulcers: The dosage is the same as in the case of erosive esophagitis (1 tablet / day x 4 - 8 weeks), taken in the morning before eating to promote the effectiveness of the lastro drug. 30 .
For active peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori: use in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin with the following regimen:
Combination of 3 drugs: 1 lastro tablet 30 + 1g amoxicillin + 500mg clarithromycin, divided into 2 times/day. Take before meals Combination of 2 drugs: 1 lastro tablet 30 + 1g amoxicillin, divided 3 times / day x 2 weeks For Zolinger-Ellison syndrome: start with 60mg lastro 30 x 1 time / day. It is best to drink it in the morning without eating anything.
Attention: for people with severe liver disease, pregnant and lactating women need to reduce the dose according to the doctor's prescription.
Lastro 30 is taken before meals because lansoprazole is broken down by gastric acid, and there is no need to chew or break the drug. Absolutely do not use the drug for people who are sensitive to any of the ingredients in lastro 30.
The use of lastro 30 in accordance with the recommendations of experts will bring about good treatment results, rapid improvement of the symptoms. symptoms in patients and minimize unwanted effects. However, in case you overdose or miss a dose, how should you handle it?
For missed dose: Take another dose as soon as possible. However, if it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the next dose. Do not double the dose. For overdose: Some warning symptoms may appear such as hypothermia, convulsions, decreased respiratory rate. Immediately contact the medical facility closest to you for timely treatment.

4. Some notes when using lastro 30

Currently, there are no human studies on the effects of lastro 30 on pregnant women. However, the drug is carcinogenic in experimental animals when used in high doses and for a long time, so it should be avoided in pregnant women during any stage of pregnancy. The same goes for breastfeeding women.
Lastro 30 drug causes headaches, dizziness in some cases, so it should be used with caution when used by people driving vehicles and operating machinery.

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