Ursodial [Ursodeoxycholic acid] is an oral prescription medication meant for the dissolution of cholesterol gallstones in patients who have uncomplicated radiolucent gallstone disease.
How to use
Ursodial [Ursodeoxycholic acid] is a prescription medication and should be administered as per the doctor’s instructions. The dosage depends on the patient’s medical condition and response to therapy. It is important that doses are not missed as regular doses lead to a faster recovery. Administration of larger doses than what has been prescribed is strictly prohibited. Medication should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor even if apparent symptoms go away as it could lead to a relapse. In case a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as remembered though double dosing is not recommended.
Side Effects
Ursodial [Ursodeoxycholic acid] may cause certain side effects. Most of them are not serious. Common side effects are as follows but the doctor should be informed immediately if they persist or become severe: diarrhea, upset stomach, dizziness, cough, runny nose, joint and muscle pain, constipation, indigestion, vomiting, sore throat, back pain or hair loss.
Ursodial [Ursodeoxycholic acid] may also cause serious side effects which need immediate medical attention. Fever accompanied with cough and pain while urinating or too frequent urination are symptoms which, if they do occur, the doctor should be informed immediately.
Drug Interaction
Ursodial [Ursodeoxycholic acid] may cause drug interactions when taken along with other drugs. Following are a few such drugs which the doctor should be aware the patient is using before prescribing Ursodial [Ursodeoxycholic acid]:
• Birth control pills
• Estrogen
• Aluminum antacids
• Medications that are meant to reduce the cholesterol levels of the body for instance, colestipol, clofibrate or cholestyramine
• sucralfate
Uses
Ursodial [Ursodeoxycholic acid] is meant for dissolving gall stones in patients who have uncomplicated radiolucent gallstone disease. Patients who for some reason cannot have surgery to remove the gall stones or do not want to have it can be prescribed this medication. This medication is also known to be prescribed to overweight patients who are losing weight quickly to prevent the formation of gall stones. This medication chemically contains a bile acid which decreases the production of cholesterol. It then dissolves the cholesterol in bile thus preventing the formation of stones.
This medication may be prescribed by doctors for other purposes too.
Storage
Ursodial [Ursodeoxycholic acid] should be stored at room temperature. It should be kept out of reach of children and pets.
Precaution
Ursodial [Ursodeoxycholic acid] should be recommended to pediatric patients with caution as the safety and efficacy of the medication on this age group has not been fully established.
This medication should rather not be prescribed to pregnant women and mothers who are nursing their babies.
During the treatment period, blood tests should be done regularly to check liver function. Ultrasound imaging also needs to be done regularly to understand the effect of the medication on the gall stones.
This medication is not to be shared with anyone else.
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