Carafate
- Description -
Carafate Tablets and Suspension are used for the short-term treatment(up to 8 weeks) of an active duodenal ulcer; Carafate Tablets are also used forlonger-term therapy at a reduced dosage after a duodenal ulcer has healed.
Carafate helps ulcers heal by forming a protective coating over them.
Some doctors also prescribe Carafate for ulcers in the mouth and esophagusthat develop during cancer therapy, for digestive tract irritation caused bydrugs, for long-term treatment of stomach ulcers, and to relieve pain followingtonsil removal.
- Common Side Effects -
Constipation
- Possible Interactions -
Antacids such as Mylanta and Maalox
Blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Drugs for controlling spasms, such as Bentyl
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Quinidine (Quinidex)
Quinolone antibiotics such as Cipro and Floxin
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Tetracycline (Sumycin)
Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
- Manufacturer -
Axcan Scandipharm Inc
22 Inverness Center Parkway, Suite 310
Birmingham, AL 35242
USA
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