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Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s

Duzol tablet contains Lansoprazole | belongs to Proton pump inhibitor

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How it works

Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s works by interfering with the final step of acid release in the stomach. Thus, acidity in the stomach is decreased.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s

  • Diarrhea
  • Allergic skin reaction
  • Severe stomach ache rare
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Flu like symptoms rare
  • Muscle or joint pain rare
  • Unusual bleeding rare
  • Headache
  • Excessive air or gas in stomach
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet rare
  • Irregular heartbeat rare
  • Decreased appetite

Uses of Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s

What is it prescribed for?

  • Peptic Ulcer

    This medicine is used for the treatment of ulcer of the food pipe, stomach, and small intestine.

  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

    This medicine is used to treat a condition where an excessive amount of acid is produced in the stomach due to tumors in the small intestine.

  • Acid related dyspepsia

    This medicine is used for the treatment of acid indigestion marked by severe heartburn in the stomach and chest.

  • Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease

    This medicine is used in the treatment of reflux disease, where acid from the stomach enters and irritates the food pipe (esophagus).

  • Helicobacter pylori Infection

    This medicine is used to treat Helicobacter Pylori infection in combination with other medicines.

  • Erosive Esophagitis

    This medicine is used for the treatment in the healing of Erosive Esophagitis (inflammation and swelling of the lining of the esophagus) caused due to an excess amount of acid secretion.

  • NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer

    This medicine is used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers associated with the use of Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

  • Duodenal Ulcer

    This medicine is used for short-term treatment and maintenance of healed ulcers of the small intestine (Duodenal).

  • Active benign gastric ulcer

    This medicine is used for the short-term treatment for symptom relief and healing of an active benign gastric ulcer.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-3 hours of oral administration.

  • Duration of Effect

    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine can be used by pregnant women only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women as it may cause some harm to the infant. However, if it is absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for patients who are allergic to Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s or any other drug of the same group i.e Benzimidazoles.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine can be used by pregnant women only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women as it may cause some harm to the infant. However, if it is absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

General Warnings
  • Diarrhea

    This medicine has with associated with an increased incidence of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea in some patients. Consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea that does not improve over time.

  • Liver disease

    Report any incidence of liver disease to the doctor. This medicine is not recommended for use if the impairment is severe. For mild to moderate impairment, this medicine can be given with suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring.

  • Immune system disorder

    Use of this medicine for durations longer than medically recommended can cause skin disorders by affecting the immune system. Report any incidence of skin lesions formation to the doctor while using this medicine.

  • Risk of infection

    Use of this medicine increases the susceptibility to infections from bacteria.

  • Bone fracture

    Use of high dose of Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s for prolonged duration may increase the risk of bone fractures especially in older patients and women. Supplements like Calcium citrate and Vitamin D should be taken after consulting the doctor.

  • Vitamin B12 deficiency

    Long-term treatment with Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s may decrease the absorption of Vitamin B-12 in the body. Supplements can be taken after consulting the doctor.

  • Kidney disease

    This medicine may cause mild kidney impairment. Caution should be exercised while administering this medicine to a patient suffering from impaired functioning of the kidney.

  • Lupus

    Use of this medicine may be associated with lupus (systemic and cutaneous). Signs and symptoms like extreme tiredness, painful joints, rashes and lesions on the skin after consuming this medicine should be reported immediately to the doctor and usage should be discontinued. An alternative treatment option should be considered in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

  • Overdose

    Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms may include confusion, stomach pain, severe diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, and headache.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Clopidogrel severe
  • Ketoconazole moderate
  • Methotrexate severe
  • Warfarin moderate
  • Nelfinavir severe
  • Digoxin moderate
Disease interactions
  • moderate

    Report any incidence of liver disease to the doctor. Suitable adjustment in dosage might be needed based on the extent of the liver impairment.

  • moderate

    Suitable adjustment in dosage and duration should be made for patients who are at risk for Osteoporosis related fracture. Established treatment guidelines should be strictly followed in such cases.

  • moderate

    Report any incidence of magnesium level imbalance in the body to the doctor. The imbalance could occur due to a disease or due to other medication used by the patient. Regular monitoring is recommended for patients taking Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s in such cases.

  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with colitis due to the increased risk of clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustment, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

Take Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s as instructed by the doctor. This medicine should be taken an hour before food preferably in the mornings. An adequate amount of water should be consumed with this medicine. Do not take this medicine for longer than the recommended duration.

Other details

  • To be taken before food
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

How to use Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s

Administer as IV inf over 30 mins. Flush line with NS, lactated Ringer’s solution, or D5W before and after giving lansoprazole.
Reconstitution: Reconstitute parenteral form by injecting 5 mL sterile water into 30 mg drug vial. Mix gently until powder dissolves. Use within 1 hour. After reconstitution, dilute with 50 mL NS, lactated Ringer’s solution or D5W. Give within 12 hours if mixed with D5W or 24 hours if mixed with NS or lactated Ringer’s solution.
Compatibility: Stable in NS, LR, D5W.
Y-site administration:
Drug to Drug IV Compatibility: Amikacin, ceftriaxone, dexamethasone, fentanyl, fluconazole, gentamicin, heparin, piperacillin/tazobactam.
Drug to Drug IV Incompatibility: Aztreonam, calcium gluconate, cephazolin, cefepime, ciprofloxacin, diltiazem, diphenhydramine, dobutamine, dopamine, enalapril, esmolol, famotidine, furosemide, hydrocortisone, hydromorphone, imipenem, labetalol, levofloxacin, lorazepam, magnesium sulphate, methylprednisolone, metoclopramide, metronidazole, midazolam, morphine, nitroglycerin, ondansetron, phenylephrine, tobramycin, vancomycin.

UNLICENSED USE
Children: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, acid-related dyspepsia, treatment of duodenal and benign gastric ulcer including those complicating NSAID therapy, fat malabsorption despite pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy in cystic fibrosis: ORAL: Under 30 kg, 0.5-1 mg/kg (max 15 mg) once daily in the morning; Over 30 kg, 15-30 mg once daily in the morning.

what are the adverse effects of Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s?

Headache, dizziness, fatigue, malaise, GI disturbances, sore throat, dry mouth, skin irritation, raised liver function values, jaundice, hepatitis, risk of GI infection, fundic gland polyps. Rarely arthralgia, myalgia, peripheral oedema, erythematous or bullous rashes, haematological changes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, intestinal nephritis, depression, confusion, hallucinations, gynaecomastia, impotence. Reports of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, colitis (discontinue).

What happens if I miss a dose of Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s?

ORAL: Adults: Reflux oesophagitis: 30 mg once daily for 4-8 wk.
Duodenal ulcer: 30 mg once daily for 4 wk.
Gastric ulcer: 30 mg once daily for 8 wk.
Peptic ulcer not responsive to conventional therapy: 30 mg once daily for 4 wk.
Children: Not recommended.
INJECTION: For patients who are unable to take oral dosage. Adults: IV 30 mg daily for up to 7 days.
Children: Not recommended.

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Duzol tablet 30 mg 10’s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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