Sucralfate (Carafate) Nursing Considerations
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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: Generic Name sucralfate Trade Name Carafate Indication management of GI ulcers, GI injury prevention from high dose aspirin and NSAID treatment Action reacts with gastric acid to form a paste that adheres to ulcer Therapeutic Class antiulcer agent Pharmacologic Class GI 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
Sucralfate (Carafate) Nursing Considerations