sucralfate
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8.1
- noun
- /suːˈkrælfeɪt/
- Specialized
- Patients with gastric ulcers often benefit from sucralfate treatment.
- sucralfate taken simultaneously
- take sucralfate
Examples
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Well absorbed and widely distributed; absorption impaired by concomitant administration of antacids, H2 antagonists, proton pump inhibitors, and sucralfate.
Academic text (2005) -
To ensure maximum effectiveness, sucralfate should be taken before meals.
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From the conversations with the patient, the authors determined that the drug was taken together with sucralfate.
Academic text (2016) -
Sucralfate did not impair absorption of LT4.
Academic text (2016) -
Sucralfate administration did not significantly interfere with the in vivo absorption of LT4.
Academic text (2016) -
Patients taking LT4 were randomly assigned to treatment with sucralfate, 1 g 4 times daily, or placebo, 1 capsule 4 times daily.
Academic text (2016) -
Results showed that coadministration caused impaired absorption of LT4, which is probably the consequence of its binding to sucralfate in the digestive tract.
Academic text (2016) -
The doctor prescribed sucralfate to help heal the patient's stomach ulcer.
Synonyms
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8.9
A tablet medicine that forms a protective coating on stomach ulcers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sucralfate comes from pieces that point to its ingredients: sucra- from sucrose ('sugar') plus parts like al and sulfate for 'aluminum' and 'sulfate'. So, sucralfate is a sugar-based aluminum medicine that forms a protective coat over ulcers, and the name helps you remember it is made to coat and protect the sore place.