general
- Generic Name : Ursodiol
- Pronunciation : ERR-so-DIE-ole
- Therapeutic Classification : Miscellaneous Gastrointestinal Products
- Trade Names/Brand Names of Ursodiol(International): Actigall and Urso
prescription
This medication is a bile acid prescribed for dissolving gallstones by reducing liver cholesterol release into bile, aiding in stone dissolution.
risk factors
Hypersensitivity
side effects
- Most Common: Diarrhea, elevated liver enzymes, increased blood glucose, peptic ulcer, skin rash, decreased platelets.
- Gastrointestinal: Abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting.
- General: Uneasiness, swelling in the extremities, fever.
- Metabolic: Facial swelling, hives, angioedema, and laryngeal edema.
- Musculoskeletal: Muscle pain.
- Central Nervous System: Dizziness, headache.
- Respiratory: Cough.
- Skin: Hair loss, itching, rash.
dosage
For adults, the recommended dose is 8-10 mg/kg/day, divided into 2 or 3 doses.
how to take
It is available in capsule form for oral administration, to be taken with food or milk.
warning
Use caution in patients with a history of inflammation of the bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, or esophageal bleeding, those taking other medications, children, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
storage
Room Temperature (25°C)