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Urdohep 150 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. Urdohep 150 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Urdohep 150 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Urdohep 150 Tablet include Hair Loss, Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Urdohep 150 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Urdohep 150 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Urdohep 150 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Urdohep 150 Tablet related warnings talks about Urdohep 150 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Urdohep 150 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Urdohep 150 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Urdohep 150 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Urdohep 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 Urdohep 150 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Urdohep without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Urdohep 150 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Urdohep has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Urdohep 150 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Urdohep is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Urdohep 150 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Urdohep on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Urdohep 150 Tablet on the Heart?
Urdohep is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Urdohep 150 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Urdohep 150 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Urdohep 150 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Urdohep 150 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Urdohep 150 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Urdohep 150 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Urdohep 150 Tablet
Taking Urdohep 150 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Urdohep 150 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Urdohep 150 Tablet with alcohol will be.
During clinical trials, few reported cases in animal studies with impaired fertility have been associated with Urdohep. Hence nothing can be ascertained in humans due to lack of evidence. You are encouraged to discuss with your doctor if you are experiencing any impaired sexual or fertility complications.
Yes, Urdohep 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.
Urdohep 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.
No, Urdohep is not a steroid. It is a bile acid which helps in reducing the cholesterol saturation of the bile.
Urdohep 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.
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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)