The provider orders indomethacin (Indocin) 100 mg now, followed by 50 mg every 8 hours
PO for 3 days. In addition, she is to receive sucralfate (Carafate). Explain the purpose of each
drug in this situation.
What will be an ideal response?
The indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by inhibiting
prostaglandin activity, thus slowing uterine activity. The sucralfate is given to protect the stomach
lining from the effects of the NSAID.
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