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Carafate - Mucosal Protectant
Short term management of duodenal ulcers.
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| Trade Name | Carafate |
| Generic Name | Sucralfate |
| Use | Short term management of duodenal ulcers. Aluminium salt of sulfated sucrose reacts w/ gastric acid to form a thick paste, which selectively adheres to the ulcer surface. |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity, renal failure, diabetes, impaired swallowing. |
| Side Effects | dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, pruitus, anaphylaxis. |
| Interactions | may decrease absorption of phenytoin, fat soluble vitamins, or tetracycline. decrease effectiveness when used with antacids, cimetidine, or ranitidine. decrease absorption of fluoroquinolones. |
| Dosage | PO: (Adults) 1 g twice daily, given 1hr before a meal (gastroesophageal reflux) PO (adults) 1g 4xdaily given 1 hr before meals and at bedtime (unlabeled) |
| Nursing Implications | Assess Pt. routinely for abd pain and frank or occult blood in the stool. |
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