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Ursokem 150 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Ursokem 150 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Ursokem 150 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Ursokem 150 Tablet include Hair Loss, Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ursokem 150 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ursokem 150 Tablet 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 Ursokem 150 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Ursokem 150 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ursokem 150 Tablet related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Ursokem 150 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Ursokem 150 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ursokem 150 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ursokem 150 Tablet 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 Ursokem 150 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Ursokem in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ursokem 150 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ursokem has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ursokem 150 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Ursokem on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ursokem 150 Tablet on the Liver?
Ursokem may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ursokem 150 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Ursokem for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ursokem 150 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ursokem 150 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ursokem 150 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ursokem 150 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Ursokem 150 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ursokem 150 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ursokem 150 Tablet
Taking Ursokem 150 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ursokem 150 Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ursokem 150 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Ursokem 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.
Your doctor will assess your condition after a course of Ursokem for example 2-3 months. Depending upon the size and number of gallstones you doctor will take a decision whether gallbladder should be removed or not. With advancement in medical technology removal of the gallbladder has become a minimally invasive procedure and patient recovers from this operation within a few days.
Ursokem is a prescription drug and not much research has been done in geriatric patients (old age people). It has been found effective in dissolving small stones in the gallbladder and depending on the condition the doctor may recommend this drug to 65 years and above.
No, Ursokem does not cause weight loss. It facilitates the process of weight loss by preventing the formation of gallstones and breaking the cholesterol molecules in patients who lose weight rapidly.
Ursokem regulates the levels of cholesterol by impeding its absorption through the intestine and by breaking the cholesterol molecules. Because of this reason, it is used to treat gallstones non surgically.
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)