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Ursocad 150 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. The alternative uses of Ursocad 150 Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ursocad 150 Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ursocad 150 Tablet include Hair Loss, Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ursocad 150 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ursocad 150 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ursocad 150 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Ursocad 150 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ursocad 150 Tablet related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ursocad 150 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ursocad 150 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ursocad 150 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ursocad 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ursocad 150 Tablet is used -
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Ursocad 150 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Ursocad is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Ursocad 150 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ursocad may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ursocad 150 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ursocad is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ursocad 150 Tablet on the Liver?
Ursocad has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ursocad 150 Tablet on the Heart?
Ursocad is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ursocad 150 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ursocad 150 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ursocad 150 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ursocad 150 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Ursocad 150 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ursocad 150 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ursocad 150 Tablet
Taking Ursocad 150 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ursocad 150 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Ursocad 150 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Ursocad may cause depression. It is one of the rare, yet potentially serious adverse reaction. If you experience the symptoms of depression while on Ursocad, do not hesitate to discuss this with your physician and family members. Yoga and music have been very beneficial for people to lower the effects of stress and depression. But if you are experiencing major mood swings along with distorted thoughts you may require medical help. Contact your doctor without hesitation.
No, Ursocad does not cause itching. In fact, it is used for the alleviation of itching in pregnant women who suffer from intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. (A disease in which flow of bile from the liver stops or slowdowns). However, any visible rashes or discomfort experienced while taking this drug to inform your gynecologist and follow his/her instructions. Do not discontinue the medicinal course on your own.
Ursocad is taken orally, usually 2 to 3 times for managing the gallstones and twice for preventing the formation of gallstones in people who lose weight quickly. Ursocad should be taken strictly as prescribed by your doctor.
No, Ursocad is not a steroid. It is a bile acid which helps in reducing the cholesterol saturation of the bile.
Ursocad 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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