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Amoxicill-Clarithro-Lansopraz

Uses
This medication is used to treat and prevent certain types of ulcers that are caused by a bacterial infection. Treating the infection helps to reduce the risk of the ulcer occurring again. Treating an ulcer reduces the risk of serious damage to the lining of the stomach/intestines (e.g., bleeding, tearing, blockage).This product contains 3 medications. Lansoprazole blocks acid production in the stomach, helping to heal the ulcer and relieve abdominal pain. It belongs to the class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic, and clarithromycin is a macrolide-type antibiotic. Both antibiotics work by stopping the growth of bacteria.The antibiotics in this medication treat only bacterial infections. Antibiotics do not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
Notes

Do not share this medication with others.This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor.
A different medication may be necessary in those cases.Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
Consult your doctor for more details.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom.
Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose may include: severe abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.

How To Use

Take this medication by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor, usually one dose (four pills) twice daily before a meal.
Swallow each pill whole.
Do not divide, crush or chew.Each packet contains both the morning and evening doses of this medication (a one-day supply).
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for instructions on the proper use of this product.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.
Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of your condition.Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

Side Effects

Headache and abnormal taste may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: nausea, black or bloody stools.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: chest pain, sudden weakness, vision changes, fast/irregular heartbeat, vomiting, mouth sores, discolored tongue, muscle pain, persistent sore throat with fever, unusual bruising or bleeding, yellowing of the eyes or skin, severe stomach pain, mental/mood changes, increased thirst or hunger, change in the amount or color of urine, fainting.This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to resistant bacteria.
This condition may occur weeks after treatment has stopped.
Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have the following symptoms because these products may make them worse.
Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool.Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or vaginal fungal infection).
Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.The amoxicillin in this combination medication can commonly cause a mild rash that is usually not serious.
However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction.
Therefore, seek immediate medical attention if you develop any rash.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to amoxicillin, lansoprazole, clarithromycin; or to penicillins, cephalosporins (e.g., cephalexin), or macrolide (e.g., erythromycin) antibiotics; or other ulcer medications (e.g., proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole); or if you have any other allergies.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, blood disorders (e.g., porphyria), irregular heartbeat, asthma or other lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, tobacco use.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
Limit alcoholic beverages.Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects.This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
The clarithromycin in this medication may cause harm to the unborn baby.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.The amoxicillin in this product passes into breast milk.
Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it.
Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious (possibly fatal) interactions may occur: atazanavir, cisapride, conivaptan, certain drugs which may affect heart rhythm (QTc prolonging drugs such as amiodarone, bepridil, disopyramide, droperidol, halofantrine, sparfloxacin, sertindole), eletriptan, eplerenone, bromocriptine, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ivabradine, pimozide, ranolazine.If you are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting this medication.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: other antibiotics (quinupristin-dalfopristin, rifabutin, tetracyclines), anti-seizure medications (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate), barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital, hexobarbital), benzodiazepines (e.g., alprazolam, triazolam), colchicine, cilostazol, digoxin, certain statin drugs for high cholesterol (e.g., atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin), drugs for blood pressure (e.g., propranolol), drugs for diabetes (e.g., glyburide, repaglinide), immunosuppressants (e.g., cyclosporine, methylprednisolone, tacrolimus), methotrexate, certain narcotic pain relievers (e.g., alfentanil), probenecid, protease inhibitors (e.g., lopinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, tipranavir), quetiapine, theophylline, tolterodine, live bacterial vaccines, warfarin, zidovudine.Other drugs besides clarithromycin and those listed above that may affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation in the EKG) include dofetilide, haloperidol, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, thioridazine, and propafenone, among others.
QTc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, rarely fatal, irregular heartbeat.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
Ask for instructions about whether you need to stop any other QTc-prolonging drugs you may be using in order to minimize the risk of this effect.Lansoprazole can decrease the effectiveness of certain drugs which require stomach acid in order to be absorbed.
Before using this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist on how to manage this possible interaction if you are taking the following drugs: ampicillin, azole antifungal medications (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), iron supplements.This medication may decrease the effectiveness of combination-type birth control such as pills/patches.
This can result in pregnancy.
You may need to use additional form(s) of reliable birth control while using this medication.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests possibly causing false test results.
Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug.

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