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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Carafate

Carafate has 26 Side Effects total
10 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Carafate

Carafate is also known by the generic name Sucralfate USES: This medication is used to treat ulcers in the intestines. Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly.

Carafate has 10 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Carafate

Critical Seriousness - Breathing Changes - Respiration Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Carafate

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Carafate

Critical Seriousness - Hard Foreign Body in Gastrointestinal Tract - Gastrointestinal Concretion is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Carafate

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Carafate

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Carafate

Critical Seriousness - Lung Failure causing Loss of Breath - Respiratory Insufficiency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Carafate

Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Carafate

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Carafate

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Carafate

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Carafate has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Carafate Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Carafate Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Carafate

Carafate Drug-Drug Interactions

Carafate has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Carafate has interactions of serious seriousness with 121 drug(s). Carafate has interactions of moderate seriousness with 117 drug(s). Carafate has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Carafate has 3 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Carafate.

Carafate Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Aluminum Toxicity - Aluminum Poisoning is a contraindication of Carafate.

Contraindication Warnings

Chronic Renal Failure - Long-Term Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Carafate.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Carafate.

Carafate has 5 related brands and strengths:

Carafate 1 Gram Tab Carafate 100 Mg/Ml Oral Susp Sucralfate 1 Gram Tab Sucralfate 100 Mg/Ml Oral Susp Sucralfate Powder

Carafate - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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