When you visit with your doctor, it's important to discuss your symptoms and lifestyle. This Doctor Discussion Guide can help you compile your symptoms and GERD triggers to discuss with your doctor.
What did you eat? Were you stressed out? Did you feel it in the middle of the night? Write down the whens, wheres and whats surrounding your condition so you and your doctor can find a treatment plan that's most appropriate for you.
Glossary
A-L | M-Zacid reflux disease: a digestive disorder involving lower esophageal sphincter (LES) dysfunction, which allows acid to flow from the stomach back into the esophagus. See also gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
amoxicillin: an antibiotic used to treat infections.
antacid: an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acid in the stomach.
antibiotic: a medication which is used to treat infections.
barium sulfate: a substance that can be safely used in diagnostic studies of the gastrointestinal tract.
Barrett's esophagus: a condition that occurs when the lining of the lower esophagus changes to resemble the lining of the intestine.
biopsy: the process of removing tissue for diagnostic tests.
duodenal ulcer: an internal sore in the lining of the first portion of the small intestine (duodenum).
duodenum: the first part of the small intestine.
endoscope: an instrument used to examine the inside of hollow organs, such as the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
endoscopy: a procedure used to examine the inside of the upper gastrointestinal tract by passing a small tube with a camera on the end into the body.
esophagitis: inflammation of the esophagus.
esophagus: part of the digestive system that provides a passage from the pharynx to the stomach.
gastric ulcer: a sore in the lining of the stomach.
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): a digestive disorder involving lower esophageal sphincter (LES) dysfunction, which allows acid to flow from the stomach back into the esophagus. See also acid reflux disease.
gastrointestinal: pertaining to the stomach and the intestines.
heartburn: a pain or burning sensation in the chest usually resulting from the backing up, or refluxing, of stomach acid into the esophagus; also known as pyrosis, Greek for "a burning."
H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori): pronounced HELI-co-back-ter pie-LORRIE — abbreviated H. pylori, a bacterium found in the stomach that can cause ulcers.
inflammation: swelling, pain, warmth and redness of tissue, due to injury.
lansoprazole: the active ingredient in PREVACID.
larynx: part of the respiratory tract that contains the vocal chords.
lower esophageal sphincter (LES): a muscular valve found between the esophagus and the stomach, which opens and then closes to pass food and fluids into the stomach and then closes.
NSAID: NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are medications, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Commonly used to treat arthritis pain.
pH: a measurement used to indicate degree of acidity.
pharynx: part of the digestive system found between the mouth and the esophagus; also known as the throat.
polyp: a growth of tissue that protrudes from a mucous membrane.
PREVACID (lansoprazole): PREVACID contains the active ingredient lansoprazole. Prevacid is a proton pump inhibitor which blocks the final stage of acid production in the stomach.
PREVPAC (lansoprazole/clarithromycin/amoxicillin): PREVPAC is a convenient daily dose pack that contains a multiple-drug treatment to eliminate Helicobacter pylori to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence.
reflux: a backflow of contents.
stricture: the narrowing of a hollow structure, such as the esophagus.
ulcer: a lesion of tissue, like an open sore.
Important Safety Information for Prevacid
Please see the complete Prescribing Information for more information and talk to your doctor.
Important Safety Information for PREVPAC® (lansoprazole /amoxicillin /clarithromycin)
PREVPAC is indicated for the treatment of patients with H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) infection and duodenal ulcer disease to eradicate H. pylori. Your results may vary.
The most frequently reported adverse events with PREVPAC were diarrhea (7%), headache (6%) and taste perversion (5%).
Symptomatic response to therapy does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy.
Eradication of H. pylori reduces the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. In patients who fail this therapy, susceptibility testing should be done if possible. If clarithromycin resistance is demonstrated, a non-clarithromycin-containing regimen is recommended.
PREVPAC is not recommended for patients with creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min. PREVPAC is contraindicated in patients taking cisapride, pimozide, astemizole, terfenadine, ergotamine or dihydroergotamine.
Colchicine toxicity has been reported with concomitant use of clarithromycin and colchicine, especially in geriatric patients; some has occurred in patients with renal insufficiency. Patients should be monitored for clinical symptoms of colchicine toxicity. Clarithromycin may elevate digoxin serum concentrations. Serum digoxin levels should be carefully monitored while digoxin and clarithromycin are taken concomitantly. Clarithromycin should not be used in pregnant women except in circumstances where no alternative therapy is appropriate. Amoxicillin is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to penicillin.
For further warnings, precautions or adverse reactions for amoxicillin and clarithromycin, please see the complete prescribing information for amoxicillin and for BIAXIN® Filmtab® (clarithromycin tablets, USP).
Please see the complete Prescribing Information for Prevacid PREVPAC for more information and talk to your doctor.
BIAXIN Filmtab is not a trademark of TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc.
If you suffer from persistent heartburn two or more days
a week, despite treatment and diet changes, it could be acid reflux disease.
Prescription Prevacid Capsules and Prevacid SoluTabTM (lansoprazole)
Orally Disintegrating Tablets are used for the treatment of acid reflux disease
including erosive esophagitis and for maintenance of healed erosive esophagitis.
Your results may vary. Most erosions heal in 4–8 weeks. Prevacid may not be
right for everyone and has a low occurrence of side effects such as diarrhea,
abdominal pain and nausea. Symptom relief does not rule out other serious
stomach conditions. Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional to see if
Prevacid is right for you. Prevacid products should not be crushed or chewed.
Please see the complete Prescribing Information for more information and talk to your doctor.
Important Safety Information for PREVPAC® (lansoprazole /amoxicillin /clarithromycin)
PREVPAC is indicated for the treatment of patients with H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) infection and duodenal ulcer disease to eradicate H. pylori. Your results may vary.
The most frequently reported adverse events with PREVPAC were diarrhea (7%), headache (6%) and taste perversion (5%).
Symptomatic response to therapy does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy.
Eradication of H. pylori reduces the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. In patients who fail this therapy, susceptibility testing should be done if possible. If clarithromycin resistance is demonstrated, a non-clarithromycin-containing regimen is recommended.
PREVPAC is not recommended for patients with creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min. PREVPAC is contraindicated in patients taking cisapride, pimozide, astemizole, terfenadine, ergotamine or dihydroergotamine.
Colchicine toxicity has been reported with concomitant use of clarithromycin and colchicine, especially in geriatric patients; some has occurred in patients with renal insufficiency. Patients should be monitored for clinical symptoms of colchicine toxicity. Clarithromycin may elevate digoxin serum concentrations. Serum digoxin levels should be carefully monitored while digoxin and clarithromycin are taken concomitantly. Clarithromycin should not be used in pregnant women except in circumstances where no alternative therapy is appropriate. Amoxicillin is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to penicillin.
For further warnings, precautions or adverse reactions for amoxicillin and clarithromycin, please see the complete prescribing information for amoxicillin and for BIAXIN® Filmtab® (clarithromycin tablets, USP).
Please see the complete Prescribing Information for Prevacid PREVPAC for more information and talk to your doctor.
BIAXIN Filmtab is not a trademark of TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc.
