Sucralfate

Animal experiment:

Thirty-six male Wistar rats (300 to 350 g) are used in this study. The animals are divided into two experimental groups with 18 animals in each group. Each experimental group is divided into six subgroups (n=6) according to the intervention solution employed and time of intervention. In the first and second subgroups, 12 animals receive daily rectal enemas containing 40 mL of 0.9% saline solution (control subgroup) at 37°C for two weeks (n=6) and four weeks (n=6). In the second subgroup, 12 animals receive daily rectal enemas containing 40 mL of Sucralfate (SCF) at a concentration of 1.0 g/kg for two weeks (n=6) and four weeks (n=6). Finally, 12 animals of the third subgroup receive daily enemas containing 40 mL of Sucralfate at a concentration of 2.0 g/kg for two weeks (n=6) and four weeks (n=6). In order to standardize the speed and time of application, the enemas are administered in all animals with an infusion pump whose speed is standardized at 2/mL/min[1].

References:

[1]. Chaim FM, et al. Evaluation of the application of enemas containing sucralfate in tissue content of neutral and acid mucins in experimental model of diversion colitis. Acta Cir Bras. 2014 Sep;29(9):544-52.