NCIt definition : A nonabsorbable, aluminum salt of sucrose orasulfate with anti-ulcer, mucosa-protective
and potentially anti-mucositis activity. Negatively charged sucralfate binds, through
ionic bond formation, to positively charged proteins on mucosal surfaces, thereby
creating a protective coating and physical barrier. This agent may also enhance the
production of prostaglandin E2 locally, thereby promoting mucus production, increasing
mucosal blood flow and stimulating epithelial proliferation and may contribute to
the healing of damaged mucosa.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to treat ulcers. It adheres to proteins at the ulcer site and
forms a protective coating over the ulcer. Sucralfate is also used to treat mucositis.;