Udikast 300
Ursodeoxycholic acid Tablets 300 mg
Udikast 300
Composition: Ursodeoxycholic acid – 300mg
Classification: Hepatoprotective
Udikast: Trusted liver care
Udikast is widely prescribed and used for its liver protective effect against various liver dysfunctions.
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What is Udikast?
It is bile acid, which is used as a liver–supportive medicine to treat various liver disorders and dissolve gallstones.
Uses of Udikast
- • Primary biliary cholangitis
- • Gallstones dissolution
- • Chronic cholestasis liver disease
- • Cystic fibrosis
- • NAFLD (off-label use)
How does Udikast work?
- • It reduces the production of toxic bile acids.
- • Improves the drainage of bile fluid.
- • Reduces cholesterol in the bile and reduces gallstone formation.
- • Suppresses the immune response that attacks the bile duct
Benefits
- • Well tolerated
- • Protects liver
- • Improves bile flow
- • Slow down disease progression
- • Dissolve gallstones, prevent formation
- • Improves liver enzymes – AST, ALT, and bilirubin
Common side effects
- • Diarrhea
- • Nausea
- • Back pain
- • Skin rashes
- • Bloating, gas
- • Abdominal pain
Serious side effects
- • Allergic reaction
- • Liver dysfunctions – Jaundice, yellowish urine
- • Severe abdominal pain due to gallbladder blockade
Precautions
To be used cautiously in –
- • Advanced liver disorder
- • Children
- • Elderly
- • Inflammation in the gallbladder
- • Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- • Active peptic ulcers
Contraindications
- • Severe liver disease
- • Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to the drug or its excipients
- • Calcified gallstones
- • Obstruction in the bile duct
- • Gallbladder dysfunction and acute infection
Warnings
To be used under medical prescription.
Important Monitoring Consideration
Upon long-term use, regular monitoring of liver function, gallbladder status, and blood count are required.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do not use Udikast 300 (ursodeoxycholic acid) with antacids. Why?
It must not be used.
Aluminum may impair Udikast absorption.
Can Udikast 300 (ursodeoxycholic acid) be given to children?
It can be given above 6 years of age.
Udikast 300 (ursodeoxycholic acid) dissolves which type of stones?
Cholesterol gallstones.
In which condition is Udikast 300 (ursodeoxycholic acid) completely avoided?
It must not be used in bile obstruction.
How does Udikast 300 (ursodeoxycholic acid) affect hormonal pills?
It stops gallstone dissolution.
Udikast 300 (ursodeoxycholic acid) has any liver benefits. How?
It dilutes the toxic bile.
It protects the liver cells.
Which is the gastroenterology medicine manufacturer?
Aprazer Healthcare is the GIT drug manufacturer.
