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Indications/Uses
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult: PO Chronic gastritis; Peptic ulcer 1 g 4 times/day for 4-8 wk, up to 12 wk if needed. Maintenance: 1 g bid to prevent the recurrence of duodenal ulcers. Max: 8 g/day. Prophylaxis of GI haemorrhage from stress ulceration 1 g 6 times/day. Up to 8 g/day.
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Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.
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Special Precautions
Patient w/ known conditions that may impair swallowing (e.g. recent or prolonged intubation, tracheostomy, dysphagia). Renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation.
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Adverse Reactions
Nervous: Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, vertigo.
GI: Constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, indigestion, gastric discomfort, dry mouth.
Musculoskeletal: Back pain.
Dermatologic: Pruritus, skin rash.
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Drug Interactions
May increase total body burden of Al w/ drugs that contain Al (e.g. Al-containing antacids). May reduce absorption of tetracyclines, ranitidine, ketoconazole, theophylline, phenytoin, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin and digoxin.
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CIMS Class
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ATC Classification
A02BX02 - sucralfate ; Belongs to the class of other drugs used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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