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Ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg Tabs- GA
₹380.00
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) 300 mg tablets, also known as ursodiol, are a prescription medication primarily used to dissolve certain types of cholesterol gallstones and treat liver diseases like primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). The “GA” in the name likely refers to the manufacturer, Generic Aadhaar.
Description and Function
Ursodeoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring bile acid that works as a hepatoprotective agent. Its primary functions include:
- Dissolving Gallstones: It reduces the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestines, decreasing cholesterol levels in the bile. This helps to gradually dissolve existing gallstones made of cholesterol. It is most effective on small, non-calcified stones in a functioning gallbladder.
- Improving Liver Function: It protects liver cells from injury caused by toxic bile acids and improves bile flow, which is beneficial in cholestatic liver diseases.
Key Uses
- Dissolution of cholesterol-rich gallstones.
- Treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), an autoimmune disease of the liver.
- Management of liver and biliary diseases associated with cystic fibrosis in children aged 6 to 18 years.
- Prevention of gallstones during rapid weight-loss programs.
Important Considerations
- Administration: The tablets should be swallowed whole with water or milk after a meal, often with one of the daily doses at bedtime.
- Duration: Treatment for gallstones can last several months to two years, and for PBC, it is typically a long-term, continuous treatment.
- Monitoring: Regular blood tests to check liver function and ultrasound scans of the gallbladder are necessary during treatment to monitor progress.
- Side Effects: The most common side effects include diarrhea and abdominal pain. If these are persistent, a doctor should be consulted.
- Interactions: Avoid taking aluminum-containing antacids, as they can reduce the effectiveness of UDCA. Oral contraceptives or other estrogenic hormones may work opposite to the medication’s effect.
Always consult a healthcare professional for specific medical advice, dosage instructions, and to discuss potential interactions with other medications.
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