sucralfate

GPTKB entity

Statements (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
sucrose sulfate-aluminum complex
gptkbp:approvedBy 1981 (US)
gptkbp:ATCCode A02BX02
gptkbp:availableOn gptkb:tablet
oral suspension
gptkbp:bioavailability <5%
gptkbp:brand Carafate
Sulcrate
gptkbp:CASNumber 54182-58-0
gptkbp:category gastrointestinal agent
antiulcer agent
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to sucralfate
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Merck_&_Co.
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 6-20 hours (aluminum component)
gptkbp:excretion urine (minor)
feces (major)
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C12H54Al16O75S8
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sucralfate
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:fluoroquinolones
gptkb:phenytoin
gptkb:digoxin
thyroid hormones
tetracyclines
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction binds to ulcer sites
forms a protective barrier on ulcers
gptkbp:metabolism not significantly metabolized
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B (US)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
constipation
dry mouth
gastric discomfort
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:storage room temperature
gptkbp:usedFor prevention of stress ulcers
treatment of duodenal ulcers
treatment of gastric ulcers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:drug-induced_esophagitis
gptkb:A02BC02
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7