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Carafate
Indicationmanagement of GI ulcers, GI injury prevention from high dose aspirin and NSAID treatment
Actionreacts with gastric acid to form a paste that adheres to ulcer
Therapeutic Classantiulcer agent
Pharmacologic ClassGI protectant
Nursing Considerations• use caution in renal failure patients • concurrent use of antacids may decrease the effect of sucralfate – administer 30 min before or after • administer on empty stomach 1 hour before meals
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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Carafate
Indicationmanagement of GI ulcers, GI injury prevention from high dose aspirin and NSAID treatment
Actionreacts with gastric acid to form a paste that adheres to ulcer
Therapeutic Classantiulcer agent
Pharmacologic ClassGI protectant
Nursing Considerations• use caution in renal failure patients • concurrent use of antacids may decrease the effect of sucralfate – administer 30 min before or after • administer on empty stomach 1 hour before meals

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