Carafate (Noun)
Meaning
Medicine consisting of a tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Carafate to help heal the peptic ulcer in her stomach.
- Carafate tablets are usually taken four times a day, one hour before meals and at bedtime.
- The patient was instructed to take Carafate for eight weeks to ensure the ulcer was fully healed.
- Carafate works by forming a protective barrier over the ulcer site, allowing it to heal.
- The pharmacist recommended taking Carafate with a full glass of water to help the tablet dissolve properly.