Obeticholic Acid
Obeticholic Acid
Classification: Primary Biliary Cholangitis Medicine
What is Obeticholic Acid?
It is a bile acid derivative. It is used to treat Primary Biliary Cholangitis. It is used in people where ursodeoxycholic acid treatment is not recommended or has failed to respond.
Uses of Obeticholic Acid
- • Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- • Alcoholic Fatty liver
- • Non-alcoholic fatty liver
Why Ocabest for Obeticholic Acid?
Ocabest, manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare, is the leading gastrointestinal manufacturer, developing world–class medicines. We develop the best quality GERD drugs, Analgesic medicines, and other anti-gastric preparations.
It is available in two preparations: Ocabest 5 mg and Ocabest 10 mg
Aprazer Healthcare – The Leading GIT Medicine Manufacturer and Exporter
Aprazer Healthcare is the top gastrointestinal medicine manufacturer, exporting worldwide the top-quality, affordable gastrointestinal products. Leading the way in advanced drug development, we manufacture advanced drug combinations for effective outcomes in gastrointestinal care, to relieve acid and inflammation, and we are the leading gastrointestinal drug exporter to 100 + countries worldwide.
Obeticholic Acid Side-Effects
Many side effects begin at the initial treatment and reach rare severity, causing serious liver damage.
- • Itching
- • Tiredness
- • Abdominal pain
- • Joint pain
- • Dizziness
- • Thyroid levels
- • Increased cholesterol level
Obeticholic Acid Serious Side-Effects
Obeticholic acid causes severe liver injury in liver disorders and may lead to liver damage.
It should be cautiously used in:
- • Liver failure
- • People having a decompensated liver
- • People who have an allergy to drug components.
Precautions While Using Obeticholic Acid
Obeticholic acid should not be used in people having risk of cirrhosis.
- • Biliary obstruction.
- • Cirrhosis
- • Child Pugh B or C cirrhosis
Important Monitoring Considerations
Long-term obeticholic acid should be clearly monitored for liver functions, blood functions, and bilirubin levels.
Warnings for Obeticholic Acid
It is not to be used in children or for feeding mothers.
Drug Interactions
It should not be used with:
- • Warfarin
- • Cyclosporine
- • Theophylline
Key Takeaway
Obeticholic acid should be used to treat PBC with proper precautions in people with liver issue.
