Carafate Drug Interactions

Several drugs can interact with Carafate, including fluoroquinolone antibiotics, certain antifungals, and aluminum-containing antacids. Some of these interactions can decrease the absorption of the medications into the blood, possibly making them less effective. To help avoid complications, make sure your healthcare provider has a complete list of all medicines you are taking.

An Overview of Interactions With Carafate

Carafate® (sucralfate) can potentially interact with several other medications. Some of these medicines that may lead to Carafate drug interactions include:
 
  • Aluminum-containing antacids
  • Anagrelide (Agrylin®)
  • "Azole" antifungals, such as:
     
    • Fluconazole (Diflucan®)
    • Itraconazole (Sporanox®)
    • Ketoconazole (Nizoral®)
    • Posaconazole (Noxafil®)
    • Voriconazole (VFEND®)
 
 
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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