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US brand names:Carafate Equine
Forms a protective barrier over ulcerated mucosa by binding to exposed protein in ulcer base. Also stimulates local prostaglandin and bicarbonate secretion.
Give on empty stomach 30-60 min before feeding. May decrease absorption of other oral drugs. Often used as adjunct to omeprazole for equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
Species references:All Horse (Equine) drugs
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