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| IUPAC_name = Hexadeca-μ-hydroxytetracosahydroxy[μ<sub>8</sub>-[1,3,4,6-tetra-''O''-sulfo-β-<small>D</small>fructofuranosyl-α-<small>D</small>-glucopyranoside tetrakis(hydrogen sulfato)8-)<nowiki>]]</nowiki>hexadecaaluminum<ref name="Merck">''[[Merck Index]]'', 12th Edition, '''9049'''.</ref>
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| bioavailability = 3-5% (local acting)
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| IUPAC_name = Hexadeca-μ-hydroxytetracosahydroxy[μ<sub>8</sub>-[1,3,4,6-tetra-''O''-sulfo-β-<small>D</small>fructofuranosyl-α-<small>D</small>-glucopyranoside tetrakis(hydrogen sulfato)8-)<nowiki>]]</nowiki>hexadecaaluminum<ref name="Merck">''[[Merck Index]]'', 12th Edition, '''9049'''.</ref>
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<!-- Definition and medical uses -->
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'''Sucralfate''', sold under various brand names, is a [[medication]] used to treat [[Peptic ulcer|stomach ulcers]], [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]] (GERD), [[radiation proctitis]], and [[gastritis|stomach inflammation]] and to prevent [[stress ulcer]]s.<ref name=AHFS2019/><ref name=Mat2003>{{cite journal | vauthors = Maton PN | title = Profile and assessment of GERD pharmacotherapy | journal = Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine | volume = 70 Suppl 5 | pages = S51-70 | date = November 2003 | pmid = 14705381 | doi = 10.3949/ccjm.70.Suppl_5.S51 }}</ref><ref name=Brad2014/> Its usefulness in people infected by ''[[H. pylori]]'' is limited.<ref name=AHFS2019/> It is used by mouth(for upper GIT ulcers) and rectally(for radiation proctitis).<ref name=AHFS2019>{{cite web |title=Sucralfate Monograph for Professionals |url=https://www.drugs.com/monograph/sucralfate.html |website=Drugs.com |publisher=American Society of Health-System Pharmacists |language=en}}</ref><ref name=Brad2014>{{cite journal | vauthors = Mendenhall WM, McKibben BT, Hoppe BS, Nichols RC, Henderson RH, Mendenhall NP | s2cid = 12129192 | title = Management of radiation proctitis | journal = American Journal of Clinical Oncology | volume = 37 | issue = 5 | pages = 517–23 | date = October 2014 | pmid = 23241500 | doi = 10.1097/COC.0b013e318271b1aa }}</ref>
'''Sucralfate''', sold under various brand names, is a [[medication]] used to treat [[Peptic ulcer|stomach ulcers]], [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]] (GERD), [[radiation proctitis]], and [[gastritis|stomach inflammation]] and to prevent [[stress ulcer]]s.<ref name=AHFS2019/><ref name=Mat2003>{{cite journal | vauthors = Maton PN | title = Profile and assessment of GERD pharmacotherapy | journal = Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine | volume = 70 Suppl 5 | pages = S51-70 | date = November 2003 | pmid = 14705381 | doi = 10.3949/ccjm.70.Suppl_5.S51 }}</ref><ref name=Brad2014/> Its usefulness in people infected by ''[[H. pylori]]'' is limited.<ref name=AHFS2019/> It is used by mouth(for upper GIT ulcers) and rectally(for radiation proctitis).<ref name=AHFS2019>{{cite web |title=Sucralfate Monograph for Professionals |url=https://www.drugs.com/monograph/sucralfate.html |website=Drugs.com |publisher=American Society of Health-System Pharmacists |language=en}}</ref><ref name=Brad2014>{{cite journal | vauthors = Mendenhall WM, McKibben BT, Hoppe BS, Nichols RC, Henderson RH, Mendenhall NP | s2cid = 12129192 | title = Management of radiation proctitis | journal = American Journal of Clinical Oncology | volume = 37 | issue = 5 | pages = 517–23 | date = October 2014 | pmid = 23241500 | doi = 10.1097/COC.0b013e318271b1aa }}</ref>
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Sucralfate was approved for medical use in the United States in 1981.<ref name=AHFS2019/> It is available as a [[generic medication]].<ref name=BNF76>{{cite book|title=British national formulary : BNF 76|date=2018|publisher=Pharmaceutical Press|isbn=9780857113382|pages=73|edition=76}}</ref> In 2017, it was the 218th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than two million prescriptions.<ref>{{cite web | title = The Top 300 of 2020 | url = https://clincalc.com/DrugStats/Top300Drugs.aspx | website = ClinCalc | access-date = 11 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Sucralfate - Drug Usage Statistics | website = ClinCalc | url = https://clincalc.com/DrugStats/Drugs/Sucralfate | access-date = 11 April 2020}}</ref>
Sucralfate was approved for medical use in the United States in 1981.<ref name=AHFS2019/> It is available as a [[generic medication]].<ref name=BNF76>{{cite book|title=British national formulary : BNF 76|date=2018|publisher=Pharmaceutical Press|isbn=9780857113382|pages=73|edition=76}}</ref> In 2018, it was the 201st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2{{nbsp}}million prescriptions.<ref>{{cite web | title = The Top 300 of 2021 | url = https://clincalc.com/DrugStats/Top300Drugs.aspx | website = ClinCalc | access-date = 18 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Sucralfate - Drug Usage Statistics | website = ClinCalc | url = https://clincalc.com/DrugStats/Drugs/Sucralfate | access-date = 18 February 2021}}</ref>


==Medical uses==
==Medical uses==
Sucralfate is used for the treatment of active [[Peptic ulcer|duodenal ulcers]] not related to the use of [[NSAID|nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)]], as the [[mechanism of action|mechanism]] behind these ulcers is due to acid oversecretion.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title = DailyMed - CARAFATE - sucralfate suspension|url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0fb67b1c-b4c0-46f2-8a81-df1510e006aa|website = dailymed.nlm.nih.gov|access-date = 2015-11-04}}</ref> It is not FDA approved for [[Peptic ulcer|gastric ulcers]], but is widely used because of evidence of efficacy.<ref name=":2">{{cite journal | vauthors = Hixson LJ, Kelley CL, Jones WN, Tuohy CD | title = Current trends in the pharmacotherapy for peptic ulcer disease | journal = Archives of Internal Medicine | volume = 152 | issue = 4 | pages = 726–32 | date = April 1992 | pmid = 1558429 | doi = 10.1001/archinte.152.4.726 }}</ref> The use for sucralfate in [[peptic ulcer disease]] has diminished recently, but it is still the preferred agent for [[stress ulcer]] prevention.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Hunt RH | title = Treatment of peptic ulcer disease with sucralfate: a review | journal = The American Journal of Medicine | volume = 91 | issue = 2A | pages = 102S–106S | date = August 1991 | pmid = 1882894 | doi = 10.1016/0002-9343(91)90459-b }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Fashner J, Gitu AC | title = Diagnosis and Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease and H. pylori Infection | journal = American Family Physician | volume = 91 | issue = 4 | pages = 236–42 | date = February 2015 | pmid = 25955624 }}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite journal | title = ASHP Therapeutic Guidelines on Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis. ASHP Commission on Therapeutics and approved by the ASHP Board of Directors on November 14, 1998 | journal = American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy | volume = 56 | issue = 4 | pages = 347–79 | date = February 1999 | pmid = 10690219 | doi = 10.1093/ajhp/56.4.347 }}</ref><ref name=":6">{{cite journal | vauthors = Monnig AA, Prittie JE | title = A review of stress-related mucosal disease | journal = Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care | volume = 21 | issue = 5 | pages = 484–95 | date = October 2011 | pmid = 22316196 | doi = 10.1111/j.1476-4431.2011.00680.x }}</ref>
Sucralfate is used for the treatment of active [[Peptic ulcer|duodenal ulcers]] not related to the use of [[NSAID|nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)]], as the [[mechanism of action|mechanism]] behind these ulcers is due to acid oversecretion.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title = DailyMed - CARAFATE - sucralfate suspension|url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0fb67b1c-b4c0-46f2-8a81-df1510e006aa|website = dailymed.nlm.nih.gov|access-date = 4 November 2015}}</ref> It is not FDA approved for [[Peptic ulcer|gastric ulcers]], but is widely used because of evidence of efficacy.<ref name=":2">{{cite journal | vauthors = Hixson LJ, Kelley CL, Jones WN, Tuohy CD | title = Current trends in the pharmacotherapy for peptic ulcer disease | journal = Archives of Internal Medicine | volume = 152 | issue = 4 | pages = 726–32 | date = April 1992 | pmid = 1558429 | doi = 10.1001/archinte.152.4.726 }}</ref> The use for sucralfate in [[peptic ulcer disease]] has diminished recently, but it is still the preferred agent for [[stress ulcer]] prevention.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Hunt RH | title = Treatment of peptic ulcer disease with sucralfate: a review | journal = The American Journal of Medicine | volume = 91 | issue = 2A | pages = 102S–106S | date = August 1991 | pmid = 1882894 | doi = 10.1016/0002-9343(91)90459-b }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Fashner J, Gitu AC | title = Diagnosis and Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease and H. pylori Infection | journal = American Family Physician | volume = 91 | issue = 4 | pages = 236–42 | date = February 2015 | pmid = 25955624 }}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite journal | title = ASHP Therapeutic Guidelines on Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis. ASHP Commission on Therapeutics and approved by the ASHP Board of Directors on November 14, 1998 | journal = American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy | volume = 56 | issue = 4 | pages = 347–79 | date = February 1999 | pmid = 10690219 | doi = 10.1093/ajhp/56.4.347 }}</ref><ref name=":6">{{cite journal | vauthors = Monnig AA, Prittie JE | title = A review of stress-related mucosal disease | journal = Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care | volume = 21 | issue = 5 | pages = 484–95 | date = October 2011 | pmid = 22316196 | doi = 10.1111/j.1476-4431.2011.00680.x }}</ref>


Sucralfate has also been used for the following conditions:
Sucralfate has also been used for the following conditions:
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* [[Gastro-esophageal reflux disease]] during [[pregnancy]]—[[first-line treatment|First-line drug therapy]] combined with [[lifestyle (sociology)|lifestyle]] and [[diet (nutrition)|diet]] modification.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Richter JE | title = Review article: the management of heartburn in pregnancy | journal = Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics | volume = 22 | issue = 9 | pages = 749–57 | date = November 2005 | pmid = 16225482 | doi = 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2005.02654.x | doi-access = free }}</ref>
* [[Gastro-esophageal reflux disease]] during [[pregnancy]]—[[first-line treatment|First-line drug therapy]] combined with [[lifestyle (sociology)|lifestyle]] and [[diet (nutrition)|diet]] modification.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Richter JE | title = Review article: the management of heartburn in pregnancy | journal = Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics | volume = 22 | issue = 9 | pages = 749–57 | date = November 2005 | pmid = 16225482 | doi = 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2005.02654.x | doi-access = free }}</ref>
* [[Stress ulcer]] [[prophylaxis]]—The use of sucralfate rather than H<sub>2</sub> [[receptor antagonist|antagonists]] for stress ulcer prophylaxis, and measures to prevent [[pulmonary aspiration|aspiration]], such as continuous [[glottic|subglottic]] suctioning, have been shown to reduce the risk of [[ventilator-associated pneumonia]] (VAP).<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Safdar N, Crnich CJ, Maki DG | title = The pathogenesis of ventilator-associated pneumonia: its relevance to developing effective strategies for prevention | journal = Respiratory Care | volume = 50 | issue = 6 | pages = 725–39; discussion 739–41 | date = June 2005 | pmid = 15913465 }}</ref> Sucralfate is less effective for prophylaxis against gastrointestinal bleeding than either a PPI or H2-blocker. &nbsp;For that reason, it is not commonly used for stress ulcer prophylaxis.
* [[Stress ulcer]] [[prophylaxis]]—The use of sucralfate rather than H<sub>2</sub> [[receptor antagonist|antagonists]] for stress ulcer prophylaxis, and measures to prevent [[pulmonary aspiration|aspiration]], such as continuous [[glottic|subglottic]] suctioning, have been shown to reduce the risk of [[ventilator-associated pneumonia]] (VAP).<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Safdar N, Crnich CJ, Maki DG | title = The pathogenesis of ventilator-associated pneumonia: its relevance to developing effective strategies for prevention | journal = Respiratory Care | volume = 50 | issue = 6 | pages = 725–39; discussion 739–41 | date = June 2005 | pmid = 15913465 }}</ref> Sucralfate is less effective for prophylaxis against gastrointestinal bleeding than either a PPI or H2-blocker. &nbsp;For that reason, it is not commonly used for stress ulcer prophylaxis.
* Prevention of [[Stenosis|stricture]] formation—Sucralfate has an inhibitory effect on stricture formation in experimental [[corrosive]] burns and can be used in the treatment of corrosive [[esophagus|esophageal]] burns to enhance [[mucosal]] healing and suppress stricture formation<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Temir ZG, Karkiner A, Karaca I, Ortaç R, Ozdamar A | s2cid = 38080924 | title = The effectiveness of sucralfate against stricture formation in experimental corrosive esophageal burns | journal = Surgery Today | volume = 35 | issue = 8 | pages = 617–22 | date = 2005-01-01 | pmid = 16034539 | doi = 10.1007/s00595-004-3005-0 }}</ref>
* Prevention of [[Stenosis|stricture]] formation—Sucralfate has an inhibitory effect on stricture formation in experimental [[corrosive]] burns and can be used in the treatment of corrosive [[esophagus|esophageal]] burns to enhance [[mucosal]] healing and suppress stricture formation<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Temir ZG, Karkiner A, Karaca I, Ortaç R, Ozdamar A | s2cid = 38080924 | title = The effectiveness of sucralfate against stricture formation in experimental corrosive esophageal burns | journal = Surgery Today | volume = 35 | issue = 8 | pages = 617–22 | date = 1 January 2005 | pmid = 16034539 | doi = 10.1007/s00595-004-3005-0 }}</ref>
* [[Proctitis]] from [[ulcerative colitis]]<ref>{{cite book|author1=Theodore M. Bayless|title=Advanced Therapy of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Ulcerative Colitis (Volume 1), 3e|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OdUtAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA331|date=14 May 2014|publisher=PMPH-USA|isbn=978-1-60795-216-9|page=331}}</ref>
* [[Proctitis]] from [[ulcerative colitis]]<ref>{{cite book|author1=Theodore M. Bayless|title=Advanced Therapy of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Ulcerative Colitis (Volume 1), 3e|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OdUtAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA331|date=14 May 2014|publisher=PMPH-USA|isbn=978-1-60795-216-9|page=331}}</ref>
* [[Lower gastrointestinal bleeding|Rectal bleeding]] due to [[Radiation proctitis|proctitis from radiation]] to treat [[Cervical cancer|cancers of the cervix]], [[Prostate cancer|prostate]], and [[Colorectal cancer|colon]].<ref name=Brad2014/>
* [[Lower gastrointestinal bleeding|Rectal bleeding]] due to [[Radiation proctitis|proctitis from radiation]] to treat [[Cervical cancer|cancers of the cervix]], [[Prostate cancer|prostate]], and [[Colorectal cancer|colon]].<ref name=Brad2014/>
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** Grade 2 and 3 rectal bleeding occurred in 8.5% of people. The most significant [[risk factor]] was the ICRU-CRBED. Prompt treatment with a combination of sucrasulfate enema and coagulation is effective in controlling Grade 1 and 2 rectal bleeding without the development of [[fistula]] or stricture.<ref name=chun>{{cite journal | vauthors = Chun M, Kang S, Kil HJ, Oh YT, Sohn JH, Ryu HS | title = Rectal bleeding and its management after irradiation for uterine cervical cancer | journal = International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics | volume = 58 | issue = 1 | pages = 98–105 | date = January 2004 | pmid = 14697426 | doi = 10.1016/s0360-3016(03)01395-6 | url = http://repository.ajou.ac.kr/handle/201003/3301 }}</ref>
** Grade 2 and 3 rectal bleeding occurred in 8.5% of people. The most significant [[risk factor]] was the ICRU-CRBED. Prompt treatment with a combination of sucrasulfate enema and coagulation is effective in controlling Grade 1 and 2 rectal bleeding without the development of [[fistula]] or stricture.<ref name=chun>{{cite journal | vauthors = Chun M, Kang S, Kil HJ, Oh YT, Sohn JH, Ryu HS | title = Rectal bleeding and its management after irradiation for uterine cervical cancer | journal = International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics | volume = 58 | issue = 1 | pages = 98–105 | date = January 2004 | pmid = 14697426 | doi = 10.1016/s0360-3016(03)01395-6 | url = http://repository.ajou.ac.kr/handle/201003/3301 }}</ref>
* Treatment of anastomotic ulcer after [[gastric bypass surgery]]
* Treatment of anastomotic ulcer after [[gastric bypass surgery]]
* Sucralfate suspension is recommended by the US-based National Capital Poison Center (Poison Control) as an intervention for known or suspected [[Button cell|button battery]] ingestions to reduce the risk and severity of injury to the [[esophagus]] prior to the battery's endoscopic removal.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.poison.org/battery/guideline|title=Guideline|website=www.poison.org|language=en|access-date=2018-07-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Anfang RR, Jatana KR, Linn RL, Rhoades K, Fry J, Jacobs IN | title = pH-neutralizing esophageal irrigations as a novel mitigation strategy for button battery injury | journal = The Laryngoscope | volume = 129 | issue = 1 | pages = 49–57 | date = January 2019 | pmid = 29889306 | doi = 10.1002/lary.27312 }}</ref>
* Sucralfate suspension is recommended by the US-based National Capital Poison Center (Poison Control) as an intervention for known or suspected [[Button cell|button battery]] ingestions to reduce the risk and severity of injury to the [[esophagus]] prior to the battery's endoscopic removal.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.poison.org/battery/guideline|title=Guideline|website=www.poison.org|language=en|access-date=5 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Anfang RR, Jatana KR, Linn RL, Rhoades K, Fry J, Jacobs IN | title = pH-neutralizing esophageal irrigations as a novel mitigation strategy for button battery injury | journal = The Laryngoscope | volume = 129 | issue = 1 | pages = 49–57 | date = January 2019 | pmid = 29889306 | doi = 10.1002/lary.27312 }}</ref>
*Protection against ventilator-associated pneumonia - Reductions in gastric acidity and volumes increase bacterial overgrowth and the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia.&nbsp; Sucralfate may be considered to have the advantage over H2-blockers and PPIs in this regard because sucralfate does not change the pH of gastric fluid. &nbsp;A majority of meta-analyses found that sucralfate therapy decreased the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia compared to H2-antagonists.<ref name=":2" />
*Protection against ventilator-associated pneumonia - Reductions in gastric acidity and volumes increase bacterial overgrowth and the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia.&nbsp; Sucralfate may be considered to have the advantage over H2-blockers and PPIs in this regard because sucralfate does not change the pH of gastric fluid. &nbsp;A majority of meta-analyses found that sucralfate therapy decreased the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia compared to H2-antagonists.<ref name=":2" />


==Side effects==
==Side effects==
The most common [[adverse effect|side effect]] seen is [[constipation]] (2-3%). Less commonly reported side effects (<0.5%) include [[flatulence]], [[headache]], [[hypophosphatemia]], [[xerostomia]] (dry mouth), and [[bezoar]] formation.<ref>{{cite web | title = Study of possible correlation between BEZOAR and SUCRALFATE | url = http://medsfacts.com/study-SUCRALFATE-causing-BEZOAR.php | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160918163936/http://factmed.com/study-SUCRALFATE-causing-BEZOAR.php | archive-date = 18 September 2016 | work = MedsFacts.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/018333s034,019183s016lbl.pdf|title = Carafate Package Insert|date = September 12, 2013|access-date = November 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | title = ASHP Therapeutic Guidelines on Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis. ASHP Commission on Therapeutics and approved by the ASHP Board of Directors on November 14, 1998 | journal = American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy | volume = 56 | issue = 4 | pages = 347–79 | date = February 1999 | pmid = 10690219 | doi = 10.1093/ajhp/56.4.347 }}</ref>
The most common [[adverse effect|side effect]] seen is [[constipation]] (2-3%). Less commonly reported side effects (<0.5%) include [[flatulence]], [[headache]], [[hypophosphatemia]], [[xerostomia]] (dry mouth), and [[bezoar]] formation.<ref>{{cite web | title = Study of possible correlation between BEZOAR and SUCRALFATE | url = http://medsfacts.com/study-SUCRALFATE-causing-BEZOAR.php | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160918163936/http://factmed.com/study-SUCRALFATE-causing-BEZOAR.php | archive-date = 18 September 2016 | work = MedsFacts.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/018333s034,019183s016lbl.pdf|title = Carafate Package Insert|date = 12 September 2013|access-date = 2 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | title = ASHP Therapeutic Guidelines on Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis. ASHP Commission on Therapeutics and approved by the ASHP Board of Directors on November 14, 1998 | journal = American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy | volume = 56 | issue = 4 | pages = 347–79 | date = February 1999 | pmid = 10690219 | doi = 10.1093/ajhp/56.4.347 }}</ref>
Use of this drug is not recommended for people with [[chronic renal failure|chronic kidney failure]], as it might cause aluminium accumulation and [[Aluminium toxicity in dialysis patients|toxicity]].
Use of this drug is not recommended for people with [[chronic renal failure|chronic kidney failure]], as it might cause aluminium accumulation and [[Aluminium toxicity in dialysis patients|toxicity]].
A few well-controlled studies have been carried out investigating the safety and efficacy of sucralfate in children and pregnant women ([[Pregnancy Category]] B).<ref name=":3"/><ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Phupong V, Hanprasertpong T | title = Interventions for heartburn in pregnancy | journal = The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews | volume = 9 | issue = 9 | pages = CD011379 | date = September 2015 | pmid = 26384956 | doi = 10.1002/14651858.CD011379.pub2 }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite journal | vauthors = Steiner K, Bühring KU, Faro HP, Garbe A, Nowak H | title = Sucralfate: pharmacokinetics, metabolism and selective binding to experimental gastric and duodenal ulcers in animals | journal = Arzneimittel-Forschung | volume = 32 | issue = 5 | pages = 512–8 | date = 1982-01-01 | pmid = 6896647 }}</ref>
A few well-controlled studies have been carried out investigating the safety and efficacy of sucralfate in children and pregnant women ([[Pregnancy Category]] B).<ref name=":3"/><ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Phupong V, Hanprasertpong T | title = Interventions for heartburn in pregnancy | journal = The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews | volume = 9 | issue = 9 | pages = CD011379 | date = September 2015 | pmid = 26384956 | doi = 10.1002/14651858.CD011379.pub2 }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite journal | vauthors = Steiner K, Bühring KU, Faro HP, Garbe A, Nowak H | title = Sucralfate: pharmacokinetics, metabolism and selective binding to experimental gastric and duodenal ulcers in animals | journal = Arzneimittel-Forschung | volume = 32 | issue = 5 | pages = 512–8 | date = 1 January 1982 | pmid = 6896647 }}</ref>


==Mechanism of action==
==Mechanism of action==
Sucralfate is a locally acting [[chemical substance|substance]] that in an acidic environment (pH < 4) reacts with [[hydrochloric acid]] in the [[stomach]] to form a cross-linking, [[viscosity|viscous]], paste-like material capable of acting as an [[buffering agent|acid buffer]] for as long as 6 to 8 hours after a single [[Dose (biochemistry)|dose]].<ref name=":5">{{cite journal | vauthors = Brogden RN, Heel RC, Speight TM, Avery GS | title = Sucralfate. A review of its pharmacodynamic properties and therapeutic use in peptic ulcer disease | journal = Drugs | volume = 27 | issue = 3 | pages = 194–209 | date = March 1984 | pmid = 6368184 | doi = 10.2165/00003495-198427030-00002 }}</ref> It also attaches to [[protein]]s on the surface of ulcers, such as [[albumins|albumin]] and [[fibrinogen]], to form stable [[insoluble]] complexes. These complexes serve as protective barriers at the ulcer surface, preventing further damage from [[acid]], [[pepsin]], and [[bile]].<ref name=":5"/> In addition, sucralfate prevents back [[diffusion]] of [[hydrogen ion]]s, and adsorbs both pepsin and [[bile acid]]s.
Sucralfate is a locally acting [[chemical substance|substance]] that in an acidic environment (pH < 4) reacts with [[hydrochloric acid]] in the [[stomach]] to form a cross-linking, [[viscosity|viscous]], paste-like material capable of acting as an [[buffering agent|acid buffer]] for as long as 6 to 8 hours after a single [[Dose (biochemistry)|dose]].<ref name=":5">{{cite journal | vauthors = Brogden RN, Heel RC, Speight TM, Avery GS | title = Sucralfate. A review of its pharmacodynamic properties and therapeutic use in peptic ulcer disease | journal = Drugs | volume = 27 | issue = 3 | pages = 194–209 | date = March 1984 | pmid = 6368184 | doi = 10.2165/00003495-198427030-00002 }}</ref> It also attaches to [[protein]]s on the surface of ulcers, such as [[albumins|albumin]] and [[fibrinogen]], to form stable [[insoluble]] complexes. These complexes serve as protective barriers at the ulcer surface, preventing further damage from [[acid]], [[pepsin]], and [[bile]].<ref name=":5"/> In addition, sucralfate prevents back [[diffusion]] of [[hydrogen ion]]s, and adsorbs both pepsin and [[bile acid]]s.


It has been thought that sucralfate also stimulates the production of [[prostaglandin]] E<sub>2</sub>, [[epidermal growth factor]]s (EGF), [[bFGF]], and [[gastric juice|gastric mucus]].<ref name=":3"/><ref name=":7">{{cite journal | vauthors = Korman MG, Bolin TD, Szabo S, Hunt RH, Marks IN, Glise H | title = Sucralfate: the Bangkok review | journal = Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | volume = 9 | issue = 4 | pages = 412–5 | date = 1994-08-01 | pmid = 7948825 | doi = 10.1111/j.1440-1746.1994.tb01264.x }}</ref>
It has been thought that sucralfate also stimulates the production of [[prostaglandin]] E<sub>2</sub>, [[epidermal growth factor]]s (EGF), [[bFGF]], and [[gastric juice|gastric mucus]].<ref name=":3"/><ref name=":7">{{cite journal | vauthors = Korman MG, Bolin TD, Szabo S, Hunt RH, Marks IN, Glise H | title = Sucralfate: the Bangkok review | journal = Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | volume = 9 | issue = 4 | pages = 412–5 | date = 1 August 1994 | pmid = 7948825 | doi = 10.1111/j.1440-1746.1994.tb01264.x }}</ref>


==Pharmacokinetics==
==Pharmacokinetics==

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Sucralfate
Clinical data
Trade namesCarafate
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MedlinePlusa681049
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administration		By mouth, rectal
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  • US: ℞-only
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability3-5% (local acting)
MetabolismGI; liver: unknown
Elimination half-lifeunknown
ExcretionFeces, urine
Identifiers
  • Hexadeca-μ-hydroxytetracosahydroxy[μ8-[1,3,4,6-tetra-O-sulfo-β-Dfructofuranosyl-α-D-glucopyranoside tetrakis(hydrogen sulfato)8-)]]hexadecaaluminum[1]
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FormulaC12H54Al16O75S8
Molar mass2086.67 g·mol−1
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Sucralfate, sold under various brand names, is a medication used to treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), radiation proctitis, and stomach inflammation and to prevent stress ulcers.[2][3][4] Its usefulness in people infected by H. pylori is limited.[2] It is used by mouth(for upper GIT ulcers) and rectally(for radiation proctitis).[2][4]

Common side effects include constipation.[2] Serious side effects may include bezoar formation and encephalopathy.[5] Use appears to be safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.[5] How it works is unclear but is believed to involve binding to the ulcer and protecting it from further damage.[2][5]

Sucralfate was approved for medical use in the United States in 1981.[2] It is available as a generic medication.[5] In 2018, it was the 201st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions.[6][7]

Medical uses

Sucralfate is used for the treatment of active duodenal ulcers not related to the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as the mechanism behind these ulcers is due to acid oversecretion.[8] It is not FDA approved for gastric ulcers, but is widely used because of evidence of efficacy.[9] The use for sucralfate in peptic ulcer disease has diminished recently, but it is still the preferred agent for stress ulcer prevention.[10][11][12][13]

Sucralfate has also been used for the following conditions:

Side effects

The most common side effect seen is constipation (2-3%). Less commonly reported side effects (<0.5%) include flatulence, headache, hypophosphatemia, xerostomia (dry mouth), and bezoar formation.[23][24][25] Use of this drug is not recommended for people with chronic kidney failure, as it might cause aluminium accumulation and toxicity. A few well-controlled studies have been carried out investigating the safety and efficacy of sucralfate in children and pregnant women (Pregnancy Category B).[8][26][27]

Mechanism of action

Sucralfate is a locally acting substance that in an acidic environment (pH < 4) reacts with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form a cross-linking, viscous, paste-like material capable of acting as an acid buffer for as long as 6 to 8 hours after a single dose.[28] It also attaches to proteins on the surface of ulcers, such as albumin and fibrinogen, to form stable insoluble complexes. These complexes serve as protective barriers at the ulcer surface, preventing further damage from acid, pepsin, and bile.[28] In addition, sucralfate prevents back diffusion of hydrogen ions, and adsorbs both pepsin and bile acids.

It has been thought that sucralfate also stimulates the production of prostaglandin E2, epidermal growth factors (EGF), bFGF, and gastric mucus.[8][29]

Pharmacokinetics

Onset: 1-2 hr (initial onset for peptic ulcer disease (PUD))

Absorption: <5% Orally

Duration: Up to 6 hours due to high affinity for defective mucosa (PUD)

Bioavailability: 5%, sucralfate is considered non-systemic, sucrose octasulfate: 5%, aluminum:0.005%

Metabolism: Not metabolized, excreted unchanged in urine

Excretion: Primarily in feces as unchanged drug[27][30]

Brand names

Brand names include Carafate in U.S.A., Sucramal in Italy, Sucrafil, Sufrate, Sucralpro, Sucralcoat, Pepsigard, Sucral, Hapifate, Sucralpro in India, Sutra or Musin in parts of South-East Asia, Sulcrate in Canada, Discral (sucralfato) in México, Ulsanic in South Africa and Israel, Andapsin in Sweden and Antepsin. Sucracell in India.

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