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Sucralfate
Introduction
Name
Class of drug
- Mucosal protectant.
- Ulcer-healing agent.
Uses
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Indications
- Esphageal, gastric and duodenal ulceration , usually with H2 antagonist (eg cimetidine Cimetidine ) but given separately.
Administration
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Pharmocokinetics
Precautions
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Interactions
with other drugs
H2 antagonists, phenytoin and tetracycline
- Sucralfate may decrease the bioavailability of H2 antagonists (eg cimetidine Cimetidine ) and although there is little evidence to support that this is of clinical importance it may be a wise precaution to administer sucralfate at least 2 hours before these drugs.
Digoxin and flouroquinolones
- Sucralfate significantly interferes with the absorption of digoxin Digoxin and flouroquinolones.
Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Other sources of information
- Based onSmall Animal Formulary.Tennant, Bryn (1999) 3rd edn. Cheltenham: BSAVA.