Tina has chronic health problems requiring medications that irritate the gastric mucosa and may cause ulcers. Her doctor prescribes a medication that, when taken on an empty stomach, forms a paste that adheres to the mucosa and protects it from irritation. What drug has most likely been prescribed?

Tina has chronic health problems requiring medications that irritate the gastric mucosa and may cause ulcers. Her doctor prescribes a medication that, when taken on an empty stomach, forms a paste that adheres to the mucosa and protects it from irritation. What drug has most likely been prescribed?




sucralfate
diphenoxylate
omeprazole