Obeticholic Acid Benefits & Uses

Obeticholic Acid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Liver Disease

Obeticholic Acid Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Liver Disease Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Liver Disease Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Obeticholic Acid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Obeticholic Acid is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)

Mild

Low energy
Fatigue
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dizziness
Loss of consciousness
Rash

Common

Itching or burning

Obeticholic Acid Related Warnings

Is the use of Obeticholic Acid safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Obeticholic Acid on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Obeticholic Acid safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Obeticholic Acid on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Obeticholic Acid will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Obeticholic Acid on the Kidneys?

Obeticholic Acid is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Obeticholic Acid on the Liver?

Obeticholic Acid has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Obeticholic Acid on the Heart?

Obeticholic Acid is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Obeticholic Acid with Other Drugs

Obeticholic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Bendamustine

Moderate

Alprazolam

Asenapine

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Obeticholic Acid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Obeticholic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Jaundice
Peritonitis

Frequently asked Questions about Obeticholic Acid

Is this Obeticholic Acid habit forming or addictive?

Obeticholic Acid is not addictive in nature.

No
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 Obeticholic Acid can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Obeticholic Acid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Obeticholic Acid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Obeticholic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Obeticholic Acid

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Obeticholic Acid together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Obeticholic Acid

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Obeticholic Acid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown