carafate

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Noun carafate has 1 sense

sucralfate, Carafate - medicine consisting of a tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it
--₁ is a kind of medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug

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Carafate

Description:

Carafate is a medication used to treat ulcers in the stomach or intestines. It forms a protective coating over the damaged areas, allowing them to heal.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: Carafate
Verb: carafates

Senses/Usages:

As a noun, Carafate refers to a brand name oral suspension medication containing sucralfate, primarily used for treating ulcers.
As a verb, carafates refers to the action of administering or taking the medication Carafate.

Sample Sentences:

1. The doctor prescribed Carafate to the patient suffering from gastric ulcers.

2. She diligently carafates twice a day to speed up the healing process.

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