Precautions and Warnings With Dexlansoprazole

There are many precautions and warnings with dexlansoprazole to be aware of, including knowing who should not use this medication. If you have liver disease, let your healthcare provider know before starting dexlansoprazole, as you may need a lower dosage. Since the full risks of using dexlansoprazole during pregnancy are not known, you should also tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant.

Dexlansoprazole Drug Information

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Dexlansoprazole?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking dexlansoprazole (Kapidex^™) if you have:

Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
Any allergies, including allergies to other beta blockers, foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Breastfeeding.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Specific Dexlansoprazole Warnings and Precautions

Warnings and precautions to be aware of prior to taking dexlansoprazole include the following:

Some of the symptoms of heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are similar to stomach cancer symptoms. Just because dexlansoprazole helps your symptoms does not rule out the possibility of stomach cancer.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have liver disease, as you may need a lower dexlansoprazole dosage.
Dexlansoprazole can interact with other medications (see Drug Interactions With Dexlansoprazole).
Dexlansoprazole is considered a pregnancy Category B medication. This means that dexlansoprazole is probably safe for use during pregnancy, although the full risks are currently unknown. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of using dexlansoprazole during pregnancy (see Kapidex and Pregnancy).
It is unknown if dexlansoprazole passes through breast milk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding or plan to start, discuss this with your healthcare provider prior to taking the drug (see Kapidex and Breastfeeding).

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