Sucralfate
General English name: Sucralfate
Brand: Antepsin
Application: Gastrointestinal ulcers
Sucralfate Drug Information
Contraindications to the use of sucralfate
Sucralfate drug interaction
Tips to consider before taking sucralfate
How to store sucralfate
Sucralfate Drug Information
Medication Information: Your stomach normally produces acid to help digest food and kill bacteria. This acid can damage the body's tissues, so some cells in the gastrointestinal tract form a natural inner lining to protect the lining of the stomach and upper intestine (duodenum), which prevents the acid from affecting the body's digestive tissues. There is usually a balance between the amount of acid produced and the mucosal defense barrier. If there is a change in this balance, the stomach wall becomes inflamed (called gastritis) or ulcerated. Sucralfate exerts its effect by forming a protective barrier on the lining of the gastric and duodenal mucosa. This prevents further damage, helps relieve pain, and allows the affected area to heal.
Contraindications to the use of sucralfate
• Do not take sucralfate with other medicines, there are many drug interactions.
• Pay attention to the expiration date of the medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
Never give the medicine to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
• Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Check for drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Sucralfate drug interaction
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some products that may interact with sucralfate include aluminum-containing antacids, some antibiotics (quinolones such as ciprofloxacin / levofloxacin / anloxacin, tetracycins), digoxin, ketoconazole, pyroconazole, pyroconazole, (Such as levothyroxine).
Tips to consider before taking sucralfate
Some medications are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking sucralfate:
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. (Although sucralfate has not been shown to be harmful to pregnant women.)
• If you have any kidney disease.
• If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
• If you have a history of an allergic reaction to another medicine or skin ointment.
Talk to your doctor if you have any symptoms that you think may be due to sucralfate.
How to store sucralfate
• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.