Ucrafate 1000 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sucralfate
Company Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Ucrafate 1 gm suspension

Indications

  • Treatment of duodenal ulcer
  • Treatment of gastric ulcer
  • Treatment of chronic gastritis
  • Prophylaxis of gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Pharmacology

  • Non-systemic drug
  • Minimally absorbed from gastrointestinal tract
  • Promotes healing of ulcers
  • Forms protective barrier at ulcer site
  • Inhibits action of pepsin and bile

Dosage

  • Usual dose for adults: 2 gm twice daily
  • Maximum daily dose for adults: 8 gm
  • Usual dose for prophylaxis of stress ulceration: 1 gm orally 4 to 6 times a day
  • Pediatric population: Safety and efficacy not established

Administration

  • Take on an empty stomach
  • Do not administer antacids within 30 minutes

Interaction

  • May reduce bioavailability of certain drugs
  • Interacts with Fluoroquinolones, Tetracycline, Ketoconazole, etc.
  • Should not be co-administered with citrate preparations

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to sucralfate

Side Effects

  • Common adverse events: headache, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, urticaria
  • Episodes of hyperglycemia reported in diabetic patients

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety not established in pregnant women
  • Caution advised during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with caution in patients with renal dysfunction
  • Not recommended for individuals on dialysis
  • Recommended laboratory testing for patients with renal impairment

Use in Special Populations

  • Not recommended for use in children under 14 years of age
  • No dose adjustments necessary for elderly patients
  • Use with caution in renal insufficiency patients
  • May cause dizziness or drowsiness

Overdose Effects

  • Most cases remained asymptomatic
  • Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
  • Risks associated with overdose are minimal

Therapeutic Class

  • Chelating complex

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool and dry place
  • Protected from light

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