Description
About this medication (Dexilant)
Dexilant/DEXLANSOPRAZOLE (dex lan SOE pra zole) treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, reflux disease, or other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. It belongs to a group of medications called PPIs.
How should you use Dexilant?
- Take this medication by mouth with water.
- Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day.
- Do not cut, crush, or chew this medication.
- Swallow the capsules whole. If you have difficulty swallowing the capsules, you may open the capsule and sprinkle the contents on a tablespoon of applesauce.
- Do not crush the contents of the capsule into the food.
- Swallow the dose immediately after preparing it. Do not chew. Follow with a drink of water.
- Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.
A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While this medication may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years for selected
conditions, precautions do apply.
What are the possible side effects of this Dexilant?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions–skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Kidney injury–decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
- Low magnesium level–muscle pain or cramps, unusual weakness or fatigue, fast or irregular heartbeat, tremors
- Low vitamin B12 level–pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet, muscle weakness, dizziness, confusion, trouble concentrating
- Rash on the cheeks or arms that gets worse in the sun
- Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
- Severe diarrhea, fever
- Unusual bruising or bleeding Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Nausea
What may interact with Dexilant?
Our pharmacists will check to see if this medication will cause any interactions with the information in your profile.
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
- Nelfinavir
- Rilpivirine
- St. John’s Wort This medication may also interact with the following:
- Certain antiviral medications for HIV or AIDS, such as atazanavir, saquinavir, ritonavir
- Certain medications for fungal infections, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole
- Dasatinib
- Digoxin
- Erlotinib
- Iron salts
- Methotrexate
- Mycophenolate mofetil
- Nilotinib
- Tacrolimus
- Warfarin
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