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Udihep, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Secondary and off-label uses of Udihep have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Udihep. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Udihep include Hair Loss, Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Udihep as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Udihep are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Udihep has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Udihep has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Udihep related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Udihep have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Udihep may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Udihep, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Udihep 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Udihep is used -
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Udihep safe for pregnant women?
Udihep is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Udihep safe during breastfeeding?
Udihep has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Udihep on the Kidneys?
Udihep is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Udihep on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Udihep on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Udihep on the Heart?
Udihep is completely safe for the heart.
Udihep 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 Udihep unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Udihep habit forming or addictive?
Udihep does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Udihep as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Udihep is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Udihep is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Udihep
You can take Udihep with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Udihep
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Udihep with alcohol will be.
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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)
