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What are Lansoprazole; Naproxen tablets and capsules?
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• anemia
• asthma, especially aspirin sensitive asthma
• bleeding problems or taking medicines that make you bleed easily such as anticoagulants ('blood thinners')
• cigarette smoker
• coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery within the past 2 weeks
• diabetes
• drink more than 3 alcohol-containing beverages a day
• heart failure
• high blood pressure
• kidney disease
• liver disease
• stomach or duodenal ulcers
• systemic lupus erythematosus
• ulcerative colitis
• an unusual or allergic reaction to naprosyn, aspirin or other NSAIDs, lansoprazole or other proton pump inhibitors, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
What drug(s) may interact with Lansoprazole; Naproxen?
• alcohol
• alendronate
• ampicillin
• aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
• cidofovir
• cyclosporine
• delavirdine
• digoxin
• entecavir
• fluvoxamine
• gefitinib
• herbal products that contain feverfew, garlic, ginger, or ginkgo biloba
• iron salts
• itraconazole
• ketoconazole
• lithium
• medicines for high blood pressure
• medicines that affect platelets
• medicines that treat or prevent blood clots such as warfarin and other 'blood thinners'
• methotrexate
• other anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen or prednisone)
• pemetrexed
• sucralfate
• theophylline
• voriconazole
• water pills (diuretics)
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Lansoprazole; Naproxen?
Let your prescriber or health care professional know if you develop stomach or throat pain. Do not take lansoprazole; naproxen with other pain-killers without advice. Naproxen is available over-the-counter without a prescription. Do not take any prescription or over-the-counter product without talking to your health care professional.
To reduce unpleasant effects on your throat and stomach, do not take lansoprazole; naproxen just before lying down. If you notice black, tarry stools or experience severe stomach pain and vomit blood or what looks like coffee grounds, notify your health care prescriber immediately.
If you are taking medicines that affect the clotting of your blood, such as aspirin or blood thinners such as Coumadin®, talk to your health care provider or prescriber before taking this medicine.
You may get dizzy or sleepy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how lansoprazole; naproxen affects you. Stand or sit up slowly, this reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. These effects may be worse if you are an older patient.
It is especially important not to use lansoprazole; naproxen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless specifically directed to do so by your health care provider. Problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery could occur.
If you are going to have surgery or dental work, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking lansoprazole; naproxen. Brush and floss your teeth and gums gently.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Lansoprazole; Naproxen?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• signs of bleeding - bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black tarry stools, blood in the urine, unusual tiredness or weakness, vomiting blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• signs of an allergic reaction - difficulty breathing or wheezing, skin rash, redness, blistering or peeling skin, hives, or itching, swelling of eyelids, throat, lips
• blurred vision
• change in the amount of urine passed
• difficulty swallowing, severe heartburn or burning, pain in throat
• fever
• pain or difficulty passing urine
• stomach pain, cramps, or vomiting
• ringing sound in your ears or hearing loss
• swelling of feet or ankles
• yellowing of eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• diarrhea or constipation
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• headache
• nausea
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in the original container.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.
