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Ursodiol is used to treat and prevent the formation of gallstones in obese people. In addition, Ursodiol is also used to treat liver diseases. The drug is taken orally under the direction of a doctor.
1. What is Ursodiol?
The prescription drug Ursodiol is mainly used to treat gallstones in people who are overweight or obese. In addition, Ursodiol is also used to treat certain liver diseases, such as primary biliary cirrhosis.2. How to use Ursodiol?
Ursodiol is used as prescribed and prescribed by a doctor. Depending on the patient's health status and response to the drug, the doctor makes appropriate indications. Therefore, do not arbitrarily change the dosage or use in combination with other drugs without the consent of the doctor.
In particular, do not arbitrarily prolong the time of taking the drug without a doctor's instruction. This can increase the risk of unwanted side effects.
For the most effective use of the drug, it is recommended to use it regularly. Use Ursodiol regularly to get the most benefit from it. Should take the medicine at a fixed time of the day to create a habit.
3. Side effects after taking Ursodiol
After using Ursodiol, patients may experience the following side effects:
Gastrointestinal signs such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea. Dizziness, back pain. Hair loss or cough.
Thuốc Ursodiol có thể dẫn đến rụng tóc sau khi sử dụng
Body weakness. There are signs of swelling in the ankles or feet. Frequent thirst and frequent urination. There are signs of infection such as fever, persistent sore throat. Bleeding or bruising easily with light impact. The use of the drug Ursodiol rarely causes serious allergic reactions. However, you also need to be careful when taking the drug. If the following serious allergic reactions occur, get medical help right away:
Rash appears. Feeling itchy or swollen mucous membranes, especially face, tongue, throat. Feeling severe dizziness, difficulty breathing.
4. Possible drug interactions
Ursodiol is used by prescription only under the direction of a doctor. Do not take, stop, or change the dose of the medicine on your own without your doctor's approval. Do not arbitrarily combine the drug with any other product. This can change the nature of the drug, which can be life-threatening.
Before using Ursodiol, it is necessary to inform your doctor of any medicines you are taking or have recently stopped taking. Especially aluminum-containing antacids, oral contraceptives, cholesterol medications.
Nên trao đổi với bác sĩ trước khi sử dụng thuốc Ursodiol
5. Notes when using Ursodiol
After using the drug Ursodiol may appear unwanted side effects. To limit that, when using Ursodiol, patients should pay attention to the following points:
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to the drug or the ingredients of Ursodiol. Also, be sure to let your doctor or pharmacist know about other medications you are allergic to. If you have certain gallbladder or bile duct problems, such as acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, biliary obstruction, gallstone pancreatitis, you should tell your doctor. Tell your doctor about your medical history, especially liver problems. After taking the drug Ursodiol may appear dizzy. If you use alcohol or marijuana, it can increase the feeling of dizziness. During pregnancy, use Ursodiol only as directed by your doctor. It is not clear whether the drug passes into breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding. In summary, Ursodiol's main use is to treat and prevent the formation of gallstones in obese people. To use the drug effectively and safely, patients need to use it as directed by the doctor.
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Reference source: webmd.com
