Ursodiol Tablets
$220.00
Ursodiol Tablets are commonly used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent them from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cirrhosis). These tablets belong to a class of drugs known as bile acid. Ursodiol helps to decrease the amount of cholesterol in bile and thereby helps to dissolve gallstones. They are available in different strengths and should be taken as directed by a healthcare professional. It is important to read the patient information leaflet and follow all instructions provided by your doctor or pharmacist. With the convenience of purchasing online, you can easily order Ursodiol Tablets from our medical store and have them delivered right to your door.
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Ursodiol (also known as ursodeoxycholic acid) is one of the secondary bile acids, which are metabolic byproducts of intestinal bacteria. Primary bile acids are produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder. When secreted into the colon, primary bile acids can be metabolized into secondary bile acids by intestinal bacteria. Primary and secondary bile acids help the body digest fats. Ursodeoxycholic acid helps regulate cholesterol by reducing the rate at which the intestine absorbs cholesterol molecules while breaking up micelles containing cholesterol. Because of this property, ursodeoxycholic acid is used to treat gallstones non-surgically.
Ursodeoxycholic acid reduces elevated liver enzyme levels by facilitating bile flow through the liver and protecting liver cells. The main mechanism if anticholelithic. Although the exact process of ursodiol’s anticholelithic action is not completely understood, it is thought that the drug is concentrated in bile and decreases biliary cholesterol by suppressing hepatic synthesis and secretion of cholesterol and by inhibiting its intestinal absorption. The reduced cholesterol saturation permits the gradual solubilization of cholesterol from gallstones, resulting in their eventual dissolution.
Additional information
| Equivalent Brand |
Ursodiol |
|---|---|
| Generic Name |
Ursodeoxycholic acid |
| Indication |
Ursodeoxycholic acid reduces elevated liver enzyme levels by facilitating bile flow through the liver and protecting liver cells. |
| Manufacturer |
Abott |
| Packaging |
1*10 |
| Pharmaceutical Form |
Tablet |
| Size |
100 Tab, 200 Tab, 300 Tab, 400 Tab |
| Strength |
150 mg, 300 mg, 600 mg |