Carafate Tablets and Sunitinib

• Generic Name: sucralfate
• Dosage Forms: oral suspension, tablet
• Other Brand Names: Carafate

Carafate (sucralfate) is an anti-ulcer medication.

Carafate is not greatly absorbed into the body through the digestive tract. It works mainly in the lining of the stomach by sticking to ulcer sites and protecting them from acids, enzymes, and bile salts.

Carafate is used to treat an active duodenal ulcer. Sucralfate can heal an active ulcer, but it will not prevent future ulcers from occurring.

• Generic Name: sunitinib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sutent

Sunitinib is used to treat certain types of advanced or progressive tumors of the stomach, intestines, esophagus, pancreas, or kidneys.

Sunitinib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.