Ursodeoxycholic Acid (Ursodiol)

Uses

Ursodeoxycholic Acid Uses Ursodeoxycholic Acid is used in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis and gallstones.

How it Works

How Ursodeoxycholic Acid works Ursodeoxycholic Acid is a hepatoprotective medication. It functions by reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood and aids in dissolving gallbladder stones that are primarily composed of cholesterol. Additionally, it improves liver enzymes, protects liver cells from injury caused by toxic bile acids, and enhances liver function.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Ursodeoxycholic Acid include 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 sleeping), bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), cough, sinus inflammation, upper respiratory tract infection, and urinary tract infection.

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