Aprazol 0.5mg Tablet
Introduction to Aprazol 0.5mg Tablet
Related Faqs
How is Aprazol given through the nasogastric tube?
Your doctor or nurse will show you the correct way of giving Aprazol through the nasogastric (NG) tube. Open the Aprazol capsule and empty the granules into a syringe. Mix the contents with apple juice in the syringe and attach it to the NG tube and give directly into the stomach. Once given, flush the NG tube with more apple juice to clear the tube.
What is Aprazol? What is it used for?
Aprazol belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Aprazol is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used to treat a disease associated with excessive acid production in the stomach known as Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach.
While taking Aprazol, which foods should be avoided?
You should preferably avoid foods that cause acidity and heartburn as they will only worsen your condition, for example: fried or spicy food, butter, oil, and juices, caffeinated drinks like cola or tea, drinks from citrus fruits like lemon water or orange juice and alcohol.
Should Aprazol be taken empty stomach or with food?
Usually, Aprazol is taken once a day, first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. If you take Aprazol twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.
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Aprazol 0.5mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Packaging :
strip of 10 tablets
Manufacturer :
Drakt Pharmaceutical Pvt LtdComposition :
Lansoprazole (0.5mg)