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Uda is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Other than this, Uda has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Uda. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Uda include Hair Loss, Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Uda can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Uda go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Uda is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Uda has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Uda related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Uda are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Uda have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Uda, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Uda is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Uda safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Uda safely.
Is the use of Uda safe during breastfeeding?
Uda may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Uda on the Kidneys?
Using Uda does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Uda on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Uda on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Uda on the Heart?
Uda is completely safe for the heart.
Uda should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Uda unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Uda habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Uda has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Uda can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Uda only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Uda is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Uda
Taking Uda with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Uda
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Uda.
Uda should be taken as directed by your doctor. The main aim of this drug is to dissolve gallstones and it may take a few months to a year to work effectively. Do not self-medicate yourself assuming that you have gallstones this is strictly a prescribed Uda.
No, Uda is not a steroid. It is a bile acid which helps in reducing the cholesterol saturation of the bile.
Yes, Uda has been found to be effective in dissolving small stones. However, in the case of big sized gallstones, surgery and removal of the gallbladder are recommended.
Uda belongs to the class of compounds called bile acids and salts. Ursodiol is a bile acid which is used for the management of gallstones and primary liver diseases. It also prevents the formation of gallstones in people who are rapidly losing weight.
Uda is taken orally, usually 2 to 3 times for managing the gallstones and twice for preventing the formation of gallstones in people who lose weight quickly. Uda should be taken strictly as prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 671
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Urso 250® / Urso Forte® (ursodiol)