Epoetin beta and methoxy polyethylene glycol and Prevacid 24 HR

• Generic Name: epoetin beta-methoxy polyethylene glycol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mircera

Epoetin beta and methoxy polyethylene glycol is a combination medicine used to treat anemia (lack of red blood cells) and to reduce the need for blood cell transfusions.

Epoetin beta and methoxy polyethylene glycol is used to treat anemia caused by chronic kidney disease in adults, or in children at least 5 years old who are on hemodialysis.

epoetin beta and methoxy polyethylene glycol is not for treating anemia caused by cancer chemotherapy. Epoetin beta and methoxy polyethylene glycol may increase tumor growth or decrease survival time in people with certain types of cancer.

Epoetin beta and methoxy polyethylene glycol should not be used to take the place of an emergency blood cell transfusion.

Epoetin beta and methoxy polyethylene glycol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: lansoprazole
• Dosage Forms: capsule, coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names:

  FIRST Lansoprazole, Prevacid, Prevacid OTC, Prevacid SoluTab

Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. Lansoprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Lansoprazole is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Over-the-counter lansoprazole (Prevacid OTC) is used to treat frequent heartburn that happens 2 or more days per week. This medicine is not for the immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.