Ocabest 10
Obeticholic Acid 10 mg Tablets
Ocabest 10
Composition: Obeticholic Acid – 10mg
Classification: Hepatoprotective
Ocabest: Science-Backed Liver Support
Ocabest is widely used and highly prescribed due to its liver-protective effect and its best choice for cholangitis.
Aprazer Healthcare: Trusted Gastrointestinal Excellence
Aprazer develops the widest range of gastrointestinal medicines and is the largest exporter to America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and CIS countries.
- • World-class Manufacturing Facility.
- • Continuous R&D for new drug development.
- • Scientifically backed formulations.
- • Global standards and quality – WHO-GMP certified.
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What is Ocabest?
It is a bile acid derivative, used as supportive liver care treatment, in various liver disorders.
Uses of Ocabest
- • Primary biliary cholangitis – Intolerant or incomplete response to Ursodeoxycholic acid.
- • Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) – off-label use.
How does it work?
It reduces toxic bile acid buildup in the blood and improves bile flow by secreting bile acid and clearing stagnant bile fluid.
Benefits
- • Improves liver functions
- • Slow down disease progression
- • Faster effect
Common Side Effects
- • Itching – skin rash
- • Nausea
- • Constipation
- • Stomach pain
- • Pain in the joints
Serious Side Effects
- • Worsening of liver function
- • Severe skin reaction
Precautions
To be cautiously used in –
- • Liver dysfunctions
- • Cardiovascular diseases
- • Severe Pruritis
- • Elderly
- • Pregnant and breastfeeding women
Contraindications
- • Severe liver disease or cirrhosis
- • Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to the drug or its excipients.
- • Obstruction in the bile duct
Warnings
To be used under medical prescription.
Important monitoring consideration
Upon long-term use, regular monitoring of liver function, lipid profile and pruritus.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ocabest (Obeticholic Acid) used for?
Biliary Cholangitis.
Ocabest (Obeticholic Acid) causes changes in the lipid profile. How?
It elevates bad cholesterol.
Ocabest (Obeticholic Acid) causes itching. How?
The dose must be reduced.
Antihistamine is given.
Is antacid safe with Ocabest (Obeticholic Acid)?
It must be taken at a gap of 2-4 hours.
Does Ocabest (Obeticholic Acid) damage the liver?
It causes-
- Yellowish eyes
- Fluid retention
- Black/tarry stool
- blood in cough
Name the largest gastroenterology drug manufacturer?
Aprazer Healthcare manufactures a generic range of medicines.
References-
[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK567735/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK567735/)
[https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a616033.html](https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a616033.html)
