Ursovef Film Tablet 500 Mg

Description

Uses

Ursovef is an effective treatment for several conditions, including:

Symptomatic Treatment of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

Ursovef is used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis (primary biliary cholangitis) symptoms in cases where there is no decompensated liver cirrhosis. Primary biliary cirrhosis is a liver disease that causes the bile ducts in the liver to become inflamed and damaged, leading to a buildup of bile in the liver. This can cause liver damage and ultimately liver failure.

Dissolving Cholesterol Gallstones

Ursovef is used to dissolve cholesterol gallstones that are smaller than 15mm in diameter and are radiolucent in patients with functioning gallbladders. Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder. They can be painful and may require surgery to remove.

Preventing Gallstones/Cholestasis in Liver Transplant Patients

Ursovef is also used to prevent gallstones and cholestasis in liver transplant patients. Cholestasis is a condition in which the flow of bile is slowed or stopped due to an intrahepatic cause. This can cause liver damage and ultimately liver failure.

Treatment of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy

Ursovef is used to treat intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, a liver disease that occurs in the second half of pregnancy. This disease is caused by estrogen inhibiting the excretion of bile acids, which results in widespread itching.

Treatment of Hepatobiliary Diseases Associated with Cystic Fibrosis

Ursovef is also used to treat hepatobiliary diseases associated with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that causes dysfunction in the lungs, kidneys, or pancreas.

Dosage

The initial dosage of Ursovef film-coated tablets for the first 3 months of treatment should be divided over the day. After the liver function parameters improve, the daily dose may be taken once daily in the evening. The film-coated tablets should be swallowed whole with some liquid and taken regularly.

Side Effects

Ursovef is generally well-tolerated, but like all medications, it may cause some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal disturbances. However, diarrhea is reported to occur less frequently than with chenodeoxycholic acid. Also, increased liver enzyme values are less likely.

Conclusion

Ursovef Film Tablet 500 Mg is a medication that is commonly used for several conditions, including primary biliary cirrhosis, dissolving cholesterol gallstones, and preventing gallstones/cholestasis in liver transplant patients. It is also used to treat intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and hepatobiliary diseases associated with cystic fibrosis. The initial dosage of these tablets for the first 3 months of treatment should be divided over the day. it is generally well-tolerated, but like all medications, it may cause some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal disturbances.