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Urdiogem is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Other than this, Urdiogem has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Urdiogem is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Urdiogem include Hair Loss, Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Urdiogem as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Urdiogem normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Urdiogem's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Urdiogem has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Urdiogem related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Urdiogem contraindications section.
Besides this, Urdiogem may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Urdiogem, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Urdiogem 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 Urdiogem safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Urdiogem without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Urdiogem safe during breastfeeding?
Urdiogem may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Urdiogem on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Urdiogem on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Urdiogem on the Liver?
Urdiogem may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Urdiogem on the Heart?
Urdiogem is completely safe for the heart.
Urdiogem 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 Urdiogem unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Urdiogem habit forming or addictive?
Urdiogem is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Urdiogem. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Urdiogem is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Urdiogem for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Urdiogem
Taking Urdiogem with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Urdiogem
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Urdiogem with alcohol will be.
Urdiogem 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.
No, Urdiogem 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.
Yes, hair loss is one of the side effects of using Urdiogem. Therefore, if you experience any hair loss while taking this drug discuss with your doctor instantly.
No, this Urdiogem is not a diuretic drug, it does not cause frequent urination. This drug helps in dissolving gallstones. But any kind of discoloration in urine or excess urine output should be discussed with the doctor to avoid any other underlying medical complications.
Your doctor will assess your condition after a course of Urdiogem 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.
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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)