Drug reference
ursodeoxycholic acid
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Drug class
Gastrointestinal Tract (Miscellaneous(GIT))
Mechanism of action
Naturally-occurring bile acid; reduces cholesterol secretion from the liver; reduces the fractional reabsorption of cholesterol by the intestines.
Common side effects
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea/vomiting
- Diarrhea
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity Gallstone complication requiring surgery Known hepatocyte or bile ductal abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease Calcified gallstones, bile acid allergy, chronic hepatic disease Billiary gastrointestinal fistula Patients requiring cholecystectomy
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is ursodeoxycholic acid?
ursodeoxycholic acid belongs to: Gastrointestinal Tract.
How does ursodeoxycholic acid work?
Naturally-occurring bile acid; reduces cholesterol secretion from the liver; reduces the fractional reabsorption of cholesterol by the intestines.
What are the common side effects of ursodeoxycholic acid?
Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea/vomiting, Diarrhea
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