Mucosal Protective Drugs:

Medicines that protect the stomach lining from acid. Examples are sucralfate (soo-CRAL-fayt) (Carafate), misoprostol (MIH-soh-PROH-stawl) (Cytotec), antacids (Mylanta and Maalox), and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol).
Pronunciation: (myoo-KOH-zul proh-TEK-tiv drugz)

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