Ursodeoxycholic acid or ursodiol is a naturally occurring bile acid that is used dissolve cholesterol gall stones and to treat cholestatic forms of liver diseases including primary biliary cirrhosis. Ursodiol has been linked to rare instances of transient and mild serum aminotransferase elevations during therapy and to rare instances of jaundice and worsening of liver disease in patients with preexisting cirrhosis. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is a secondary bile acid that can be used to treat or prevent liver or bile duct diseases. It is produced from cholic acid derived from bovine bile or by intestinal bacteria, and has various trade names and medical uses. Ursodeoxycholic acid is a medication used in the management and treatment of cholestatic liver disease. This activity reviews the indications, mechanism of action, and contraindications for UDCA as a valuable agent in managing liver disease. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the interprofessional team ... Ursodeoxycholic Acid is a hepatoprotective medication that reduces cholesterol and dissolves gallbladder stones. It is used to treat various liver diseases and conditions. Find out more about its uses, side effects, drug interactions and available medicines on 1mg.com.
