Drug Information

Generic Name:

Sucralfate

Pronunciation:

sue-KRAL-fate

Product Name:

Carafate

Category:

Cytoprotective Agents

How is it given?:

by mouth (PO)

Uses:

Prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers, treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn)

Comment:

Commonly used drug in critically ill patients to prevent stomach ulcers.

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