Sucralfate
Overview
Sucralfate is aluminium-sucrose complex, is a sulphated disaccharide developed for the treatment of peptic ulcer. It protects layer on gastro-duodenal mucosa by forming a complex with pepsin which adhere to active ulcers.
Categories
- 17 Gastrointestinal drugs
- 17.1 Antacids/ Antiflatulents/ Antipeptic ulcerants
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Sucralfate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 1 g | 1 (1) | 6 hourly | PO | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Sucralfate is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| | | | Safety not established |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
Do not take antacids 30min before and after sucralfate. Avoid use in patients with renal impairment. It should be used in pregnancy if clearly needed.
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Sucralfate
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