Can we give lansoprazole in patients with increase liver enzymes???
2006-12-16 21:34:41 · 9 answers · asked by Tannu 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Lansoprazole is extensively metabolized in the liver. In patients with various degrees of chronic hepatic disease, the mean plasma half-life of lansoprazole was prolonged from 1.5 hours to 3.2-7.2 hours. An increase in the mean AUC of up to 500% was
observed at steady state in hepatically-impaired patients compared to healthy subjects. Dose reduction in patients with severe hepatic disease should be considered.
2006-12-20 02:20:28 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Okram 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's the problem with Yahoo answers. You ask for only doctors or Pharmacists, and you have knuckleheads weighing in that lansoprazole is an anti-fungal.
It is of course for stomach acid, and is classified as a proton-pump inhibitor.
Go ahead and give it to your patient. I'm not aware of a problem with elevated liver enzymes. If you don't believe me, obtain a package insert at any Pharmacy.
2006-12-19 02:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by jloertscher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before taking lansoprazole, tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver or kidney disease.
Please see the web pages for more details on Lansoprazole
2006-12-16 22:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The USP-DI says that for patients with hepatic function impairment the risk/benefit ratio should be considered. In short, if benefits outweigh risks take it; and if not, don't take the drug.
2006-12-17 02:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can pump patients full of pills any kind even if they don't need it heck give em pills that will make them talk to walls and go in comas doctors give out pills like its candy on Halloween
2006-12-16 21:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes
2006-12-17 00:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by drinda_house 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doctors or pharmacist, that's a long shot on here but i suggest you try google
2006-12-16 21:43:42 · answer #7 · answered by JOhNe=mc² 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Prevacid is an antifungal, and to my knowledge, has no effect on one's liver.
2006-12-16 22:30:35 · answer #8 · answered by <3 The Pest <3 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. Give them rubbing alcohol and cheese.
2006-12-16 21:36:37 · answer #9 · answered by lickmylovepump 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋