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CarafateUlcersSuspensionStress ulcer prophylaxisDiffusion of hydrogen ionsAntacidsUlcerReceptor antagonistsGastricOmeprazoleGastrointestinalSymptomsContraindicationsPPIsAdsorbsDrugsPepticToxicityMagnesiumOrallyMedicationsDoseFormulationIngredientsStomachSignificantlyPregnantSide effectsTherapyTreatmentPatientsWeeksAdministrationCostAreaSizePrice
Carafate3
  • GERD - Timetable for taking Sucralfate (carafate) and omeprazole (Prilosec). (drugs.com)
  • Sucralfate - What can you eat while taking Carafate? (drugs.com)
  • People may also know Carafate as sucralfate, which is the generic name and the active ingredient. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Ulcers13
  • Sucralfate, sold under various brand names, is a medication used to treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), radiation proctitis, and stomach inflammation and to prevent stress ulcers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sucralfate is used for the treatment of active duodenal ulcers not related to the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as the mechanism behind these ulcers is due to acid oversecretion. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sucralfate has also been used for the following conditions: Active duodenal ulcer not related to NSAID use Maintenance therapy for resolved duodenal ulcers Gastric ulcer not related to NSAID use and gastritis due to GERD-Triple combination therapy with lansoprazole + cisapride + sucralfate can significantly improve symptoms and quality of life and was more cost-effective than ranitidine combination group. (wikipedia.org)
  • Two double-blind randomized placebo-controlled U.S. multicenter trials have demonstrated that sucralfate (1 g bid) is effective as maintenance therapy following healing of duodenal ulcers. (nih.gov)
  • Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. (rxoutreach.org)
  • Sucralfate is a medication that can be used in animals to prevent or treat stomach, mouth, throat, or esophageal ulcers. (northwestcompounders.com)
  • Our Sucralfate Suspension is widely used in the treatment of ulcers of the intestine owing to its ability to form a coating around the surface of the intestine in order to prevent further damage and thus promote an increased rate of healing. (isconlifesciences.co.in)
  • VistaPharm is recalling one lot of Sucralfate Oral Suspension, 1g/10mL, which is used to treat patients with duodenal ulcers, because of Bacillus cereus contamination in the product. (formularywatch.com)
  • Sucralfate binds to gastrointestinal mucosa, and acts as a "band-aid" to the ulcer crater, offering relief from pain associated with ulcers. (abler.com)
  • According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM) , the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also approves sucralfate for treating duodenal ulcers for up to 8 weeks. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Sucralfate is most effective in treating ulcers affecting the glandular part of the stomach in horses. (nexgenvetrx.com)
  • Sucralfate provides a protective coating over injured mucosa, or lining of the stomach and small intestine in the horse, so it is often prescribed by veterinarians to both prevent and treat gastrointestinal ulcers. (nexgenvetrx.com)
  • Sucralfate 100 mg/ml Omeprazole 220 mg/ml paste by NexGen is indicated for the management and prevention of equine gastric ulcers in horses. (nexgenvetrx.com)
Suspension2
  • Treatment of anastomotic ulcer after gastric bypass surgery Sucralfate suspension is recommended by the US-based National Capital Poison Center (Poison Control) as an intervention for known or suspected button battery ingestions to reduce the risk and severity of injury to the esophagus prior to the battery's endoscopic removal. (wikipedia.org)
  • VistaPharm recalls one lot of Sucralfate oral suspension, 1g/10mL, due to potential contamination with Bacillus cereus. (avma.org)
Stress ulcer prophylaxis3
  • Stress ulcer prophylaxis-The use of sucralfate rather than H2 antagonists for stress ulcer prophylaxis, and measures to prevent aspiration, such as continuous subglottic suctioning, have been shown to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). (wikipedia.org)
  • This retrospective observational cohort study analyzed patients who were prescribed with PPIs or sucralfate for stress ulcer prophylaxis in intensive care units (ICU). (tmu.edu.tw)
  • For the ICU patients requiring stress ulcer prophylaxis, sucralfate can be considered as a priority treatment. (tmu.edu.tw)
Diffusion of hydrogen ions2
  • In addition, sucralfate prevents back diffusion of hydrogen ions, and adsorbs both pepsin and bile acids. (wikipedia.org)
  • In vitro , a sucralfate-albumin film provides a barrier to diffusion of hydrogen ions. (nih.gov)
Antacids3
  • Antacids can be used with this medicine, but they should be taken at least 30 minutes before or after sucralfate. (rxoutreach.org)
  • no recommendations were made about the use of sucralfate, histamine-2 receptor antagonists, or antacids for stress-bleeding prophylaxis. (cdc.gov)
  • The participant has used sucralfate or antacids within 1 day prior to randomization or requires their use during the Treatment Period. (who.int)
Ulcer6
  • The use for sucralfate in peptic ulcer disease has diminished recently, but it is still the preferred agent for stress ulcer prevention. (wikipedia.org)
  • Aphthous ulcer and stomatitis due to radiation or chemotherapy-The 2013 guidelines of the International Society of Oral Oncology does not recommended sucralfate for the prevention of oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiotherapy or chemoradiation due to a lack of efficacy found in a randomized controlled trial. (wikipedia.org)
  • Studies in human subjects and with animal models of ulcer disease have shown that sucralfate forms an ulcer-adherent complex with proteinaceous exudate at the ulcer site. (nih.gov)
  • Sucralfate forms an ulcer-adherent complex with proteinaceous exudate at the ulcer site. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • AbSucralfate (sucralfate) is one of Abler's most popular products for the symptomatic treatment of equine glandular gastric ulcer disease (EGGUD) and equine squamous gastric ulcer disease (ESGUD). (abler.com)
  • Sucralfate creates a protective barrier over an ulcer and prevents gastric acids or intestinal content from coming into contact with the affected area. (iloveveterinary.com)
Receptor antagonists1
  • This report offers a consensus opinion on the rational administration of GI protectants to dogs and cats, with an emphasis on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), histamine type-2 receptor antagonists (H RAs), misoprostol, and sucralfate. (uzh.ch)
Gastric1
  • Sucralfate may be considered to have the advantage over H2-blockers and PPIs in this regard because sucralfate does not change the pH of gastric fluid. (wikipedia.org)
Omeprazole3
  • He stated that this is the last medication he can help me with due to calling him for bad side effects with omeprazole and famotidine before prescribing sucralfate. (drugs.com)
  • Sucralfate can decrease the absorption of many drugs, including omeprazole (PPI's), and should not be given within a minimum of 30minutes from other oral medications. (abler.com)
  • In cases involving the squamous type of mucosa or stomach/intestinal lining, sucralfate may be used in addition to other drugs, such as omeprazole or rantidine. (nexgenvetrx.com)
Gastrointestinal2
  • Sucralfate is less effective for prophylaxis against gastrointestinal bleeding than either a PPI or H2-blocker. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sucralfate is only minimally absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. (nih.gov)
Symptoms1
  • I have been taking sucralfate for a week already but have been feeling weird symptoms. (drugs.com)
Contraindications1
PPIs1
  • Patients in medical ICU treated with PPIs had a higher risk of developing HAP than those treated with sucralfate. (tmu.edu.tw)
Adsorbs1
  • In vitro , sucralfate adsorbs bile salts. (nih.gov)
Drugs1
  • However, the reviewers comment that they should consider sucralfate even ahead of suppressing acid, given the drugs' favorable safety and toxicity profile and superior rates of gut healing. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Peptic1
  • Sucralfate forms a viscous adhesive substance that protects the GI lining against pepsin, peptic acid, and bile salts. (medscape.com)
Toxicity1
  • For example, because sucralfate contains aluminum, experts advise that it can cause toxicity in people with chronic kidney disease or those receiving dialysis . (medicalnewstoday.com)
Magnesium1
  • Tablets for oral administration contain 1 g of sucralfate, USP and the following inactive ingredients: corn starch, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. (nih.gov)
Orally1
  • The study aims to establish the plasma pharmacokinetic parameters of levofloxacin in mixed-breed dogs, at a single dose of 5 mg/kg, intravenously, orally only and orally with sucralfate pre-treatment (1 g per animal), to evaluate its influence on antimicrobial absorption. (uct.cl)
Medications2
  • Some medications may not work as well if you take them at the same time as sucralfate. (rxoutreach.org)
  • The NLM advises that sucralfate may interact with other medications and vitamins and may not be suitable for some people. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Dose1
  • There are approximately 14 to 16 mEq of acid-neutralizing capacity per 1 g dose of sucralfate. (nih.gov)
Formulation1
  • The average retail price for the sucralfate 1g (0.04oz) formulation is around $29.41. (iloveveterinary.com)
Ingredients1
Stomach1
  • Sucralfate - What does empty stomach mean exactly? (drugs.com)
Significantly1
  • Median symptom scores between the sucralfate and placebo groups were not significantly different. (nih.gov)
Pregnant2
  • If you are pregnant, tell your doctor before using sucralfate. (rxoutreach.org)
  • Additionally, they note that the FDA has not established if sucralfate is safe for pregnant people, those who are nursing, or infants. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Side effects2
  • Are my side effects for taking sucralfate bad? (drugs.com)
  • My side effects are and not limited to: mild numbing on my left side arm, and feet, insomnia, back pain ( back pain was there before the sucralfate was prescribed ), difficulty breathing (mostly at night), and mild headache. (drugs.com)
Therapy2
  • A majority of meta-analyses found that sucralfate therapy decreased the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia compared to H2-antagonists. (wikipedia.org)
  • Krupp KB, Johns P, Troncoso V. Esophageal bezoar formation in a tube-fed patient receiving sucralfate and antacid therapy: a case report. (who.int)
Treatment2
  • Prevention of stricture formation-Sucralfate has an inhibitory effect on stricture formation in experimental corrosive burns and can be used in the treatment of corrosive esophageal burns to enhance mucosal healing and suppress stricture formation Proctitis from ulcerative colitis Rectal bleeding due to proctitis from radiation to treat cancers of the cervix, prostate, and colon. (wikipedia.org)
  • While healing with sucralfate may occur during the first week or two, treatment should be continued for 4 to 8 weeks unless healing has been demonstrated by x-ray or endoscopic examination. (nih.gov)
Patients3
  • This study aimed to investigate the risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) in critically ill patients receiving PPI or sucralfate. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • The final cohort comprised 388 patients with 302 patients on PPI and 86 patients on sucralfate therapies. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • HAP developed in 63 patients (20.86%) on PPI, and 8 patients (9.30%) on sucralfate (adjusted OR 3.37, 95% CI 1.35-8.45, p-value 0.009). (tmu.edu.tw)
Weeks2
  • The sucralfate-placebo differences were statistically significant in both studies at 4 weeks but not at 2 weeks. (nih.gov)
  • Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens after you have been taking sucralfate for 4 weeks. (rxoutreach.org)
Administration1
  • Sucralfate should begin to provide relief within one to two hours of administration. (iloveveterinary.com)
Cost3
  • what is the total project cost for setting-up/starting sucralfate manufacturing business? (datavagyanik.com)
  • What is the labor cost and manpower requirements to operate the sucralfate plant? (datavagyanik.com)
  • How Much Does Sucralfate Cost? (iloveveterinary.com)
Area1
  • What is the sucralfate manufacturing plant layout and build-up area? (datavagyanik.com)
Size3
  • In 2020, the sucralfate market size was around $XX billion. (datavagyanik.com)
  • How big is sucralfate manufacturing industry and what is the country-wise market size and sales volume? (datavagyanik.com)
  • What land size is required to set-up and operate sucralfate manufacturing plant? (datavagyanik.com)
Price2
  • There are several factors that will contribute to the price trend of sucralfate in the future. (datavagyanik.com)
  • These factors include price and availability of components and technology used in the sucralfate manufacturing, demand from the end-use industries, import-export trends and others. (datavagyanik.com)