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.