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Definition of Sucralfate
1. Noun. Medicine consisting of a tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it.
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Language type: Trade Name
Definition of Sucralfate
1. Noun. An oral gastrointestinal medication primarily indicated for the treatment of active duodenal ulcers. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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Literary usage of Sucralfate
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Martin, F. sucralfate suspension 1 g four times per day In the short-term ...
Analysis of procedurally correct cases demonstrated that sucralfate suspension ..."
2. Health Benefits of Smoking Cessation: A Report of the Surgeon General by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"MARTIN, F. sucralfate suspension 1 g four times per day in the short-term treatment
of active duodenal ulcer. American Journal of Medicine 86(6A):104-107, ..."
3. Mineral Tolerance of Animals by National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"Patients' serum aluminum levels tended to be higher after they were dosed with
sucralfate in suspension rather than in tablet or granular form (Conway ..."
4. Digestive Diseases of the U. S.: Epidemiology and Impact edited by James E. Everhart (1994)
"(3) sucralfate and alginate cover the esophageal mucosa and help enhance tissue
resistance. Of all three principles, the greatest success in achieving ..."