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Udiwok is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Udiwok also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Udiwok. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Udiwok also has some side effects, the most common being Hair Loss, Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Udiwok as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Udiwok 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.
It is also important to note that Udiwok has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Udiwok related warnings talks about Udiwok's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Udiwok contraindications section.
Besides this, Udiwok may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Udiwok, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Udiwok 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 Udiwok is used -
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Udiwok safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Udiwok without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Udiwok safe during breastfeeding?
Udiwok has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Udiwok on the Kidneys?
Udiwok does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Udiwok on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Udiwok on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Udiwok on the Heart?
Udiwok is completely safe for the heart.
Udiwok 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 Udiwok unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Udiwok habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Udiwok is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Udiwok as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Udiwok only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Udiwok cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Udiwok
It is safe to take Udiwok with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Udiwok
Information about the interaction of Udiwok and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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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)
