Test 2: antiulcer drugs: Sucralfate Flashcards
1
Q
Sucralfate can also be known as
A
Carafate
2
Q
how does Sucralfate (Carafate) work?
A
it forms a sticky paste that protects an active ulcer
3
Q
you can tell there may be an active ulcer if:
A
there’s blood in the vomit
4
Q
Sucralfate (Carafate) promotes the production of
A
PGE
5
Q
you should not administer Sucralfate (Carafate) at the same time as
A
antacids
6
Q
give it a few hours between administration of Sucralfate (Carafate) and antacids - why?
A
antacids lower the acidity and will make it so Sucralfate (Carafate) won’t be able to form the “band-aid” very well
7
Q
when do you want to use Sucralfate (Carafate) (in what situation)?
A
if you want to protect from/prevent ulcers if there’s a possibility they will form
