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Sucralfate (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 sucralfate to help heal the peptic ulcer in her stomach.
  • Sucralfate tablets are often taken four times a day, one hour before meals and at bedtime.
  • The medication sucralfate works by forming a protective barrier over the ulcer site, promoting healing.
  • To treat the peptic ulcer, the patient was instructed to take sucralfate for eight weeks.
  • Sucralfate is available under the trade name Carafate and is commonly used to treat stomach ulcers.

Synonyms

  • Carafate

Hypernyms

  • Medication
  • Medicament
  • Medicinal Drug
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