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Can carafate (sucralfate) effect a gastric emptying study?
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Ulcer treatment: Carafate (sucralfate) is used primarily for coating of an ulcer. I dont believe it helps gastric emptying.
Answered 5/1/2019
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Slows emptying: Sucralfate (carafate) delays gastric emptying of liquids and solids in duodenal ulcer patients.
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