Description
Information about Ursodeoxycholic Acid
Ursodeoxycholic Acid Uses
Ursodeoxycholic Acid is used in the treatment of cholestatic liver diseases, primary biliary cirrhosis, alcoholic fatty liver disease, gallbladder stones and Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
How Ursodeoxycholic Acid works
Ursodeoxycholic Acid is a hepatoprotective medication. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood and helps dissolve gallbladder stones that are composed mainly of cholesterol. It also improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused due to toxic bile acids, and improves liver function.
Common side effects of Ursodeoxycholic Acid
Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Hair loss, Itching, Nausea, Rash, Headache, Back pain, Abdominal discomfort, Allergy, Chest pain, Fatigue, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Vomiting, Joint pain, Joint inflammation, Muscle pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Cough, Sinus inflammation, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection.
Expert advice for Ursodeoxycholic Acid
- Ursodeoxycholic Acid should be taken after a meal with a glass of milk or water.
- Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid alcohol intake.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function and bilirubin levels every month for the next 3 months after the start of therapy, and every 6 months thereafter.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
- It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.
- It should preferably be taken after meals. One of the doses should always be taken after your evening meal.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
- Do not take antacids that contain aluminum while you are taking Ursodeoxycholic Acid as this decreases the amount of Ursodeoxycholic Acid absorbed by your body.
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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