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Lazanol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Lazanol has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Lazanol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lazanol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Lazanol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Lazanol's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Lazanol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lazanol related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Lazanol since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lazanol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Lazanol have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lazanol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lazanol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lazanol is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lazanol safe for pregnant women?
Lazanol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lazanol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Lazanol safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Lazanol. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lazanol on the Kidneys?
Lazanol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lazanol on the Liver?
Lazanol is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lazanol on the Heart?
Using Lazanol does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Lazanol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lazanol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lazanol habit forming or addictive?
Lazanol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lazanol, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lazanol can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lazanol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lazanol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lazanol
Lazanol may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lazanol
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Yes, Lazanol can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
No, you can not take Lazanol with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
Lazanol is a prescription drug, hence do not take Lazanol without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Lazanol can cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience severe constipation after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Take Lazanol if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levaquin® (levofloxacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399
