NURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

SUCRALFATE Carafate Antiulcer agent 1 gm Po TID
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions
unknown

Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)

(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
GI upset There are no known contraindications to the use of sucralfate

Common side effects

Constipation, dry mouth, flatulence, gastric discomfort

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal
medicines (ask patient specifically)
Lab value alterations caused by medicine
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Advise patient to take prescribed dose with a full glass of water, on
empty stomach, at least 1 h before meals and at bedtime.
Advise patient to take other medications either 2 h before or after
sucralfate to minimize effects on absorption.

Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation

(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
med?

* this drug was not found in the drug book. I looked on the internet at drug.com and the
drug website, the information was very limited.