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Urdiogem 150 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Liver Cirrhosis. The alternative uses of Urdiogem 150 Tablet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Urdiogem 150 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Urdiogem 150 Tablet include Hair Loss, Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Urdiogem 150 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Urdiogem 150 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Urdiogem 150 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Urdiogem 150 Tablet related warnings talks about Urdiogem 150 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Urdiogem 150 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Urdiogem 150 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Urdiogem 150 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Urdiogem 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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Is the use of Urdiogem 150 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Urdiogem is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Urdiogem 150 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Urdiogem for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Urdiogem 150 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Urdiogem does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Urdiogem 150 Tablet on the Liver?
Urdiogem has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Urdiogem 150 Tablet on the Heart?
Urdiogem is completely safe for the heart.
Urdiogem 150 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Urdiogem 150 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Urdiogem 150 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Urdiogem 150 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Urdiogem 150 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Urdiogem 150 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Urdiogem 150 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Urdiogem 150 Tablet
It is safe to take Urdiogem 150 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Urdiogem 150 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Urdiogem 150 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Urdiogem belongs to the class of compounds called bile acids and salts. Ursodiol is a bile acid which is used for the management of gallstones and primary liver diseases. It also prevents the formation of gallstones in people who are rapidly losing weight.
No, Urdiogem does not cause weight loss. It facilitates the process of weight loss by preventing the formation of gallstones and breaking the cholesterol molecules in patients who lose weight rapidly.
Yes, hair loss is one of the side effects of using Urdiogem. Therefore, if you experience any hair loss while taking this drug discuss with your doctor instantly.
No, this Urdiogem is not a diuretic drug, it does not cause frequent urination. This drug helps in dissolving gallstones. But any kind of discoloration in urine or excess urine output should be discussed with the doctor to avoid any other underlying medical complications.
Your doctor will assess your condition after a course of Urdiogem for example 2-3 months. Depending upon the size and number of gallstones you doctor will take a decision whether gallbladder should be removed or not. With advancement in medical technology removal of the gallbladder has become a minimally invasive procedure and patient recovers from this operation within a few days.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 671
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Urso 250® / Urso Forte® (ursodiol)