Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule

Description

Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule is a prescription medicine used mainly in the treatment of stomach ulcers. It works by increasing some chemical messengers that prevent acid reflux. It also reduces the amount of acid in the stomach which helps to provide relief in acid-related indigestion. Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule should be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Avoid the use of alcohol as it may decrease the effect. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, stomach pain, constipation, and headache. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. If you get watery diarrhea with fever or stomach pain that persists, then it is better to consult the doctor. Let your doctor know if you do not get better even after 14 days of the treatment or experience some other problem. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Introduction

In Stomach ulcers Intestinal ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

Benefits

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How to use

Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Dexrabeprazole and Levosulpiride. Dexrabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and ulcers. Levosulpiride is a prokinetic which works by increasing the release of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger). This increases the movement of stomach and intestines, and prevents reflux (acid going up to the food pipe).

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule may cause drowsiness, numbness, or dyskinesias, therefore they should be advised to avoid driving and operations requiring supervision. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Levopraz 10mg/75mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. However, limited data suggest a cautious use of this medicine in these patients.