DRUG STUDY

Generic Name: Sucralfate

Brand Name Carafate

Date and time ordered: March 6, 2020 @ 6:00 am

Classification: Protectants

Dosage, route and frequency: 1 g q 6 hours, oral route

Mechanism of action: It dissociates the in the environment of the patients

stomach to its anionic form, which binds to the ulcer base.
It also creates a barrier to pepsin and bile and inhibits the
diffusion of gastric acid.

Desired effect: It will treat the condition of the patient. It works by

forming a barrier to coat over the ulcer by protecting the
ulcer from the acid of the stomach, allowing it to heal.