sucralfate (Carafate)
Class:
Antiulcer Agents: Mucosal Protectant
Indication:
Duodenal ulcers.
Mode of Action:
Forms a thick paste with stomach acid that adheres to ulcers.
Cautions:
Not in source
Indication:
Constipation.
NC/PT:
Take 1 hour before meals and at bedtime (4 times a day). Increase fluid and fiber intake.