Udikast SR 450
Ursodeoxycholic acid SR Tablets 450 mg
Udikast SR
Composition: Ursodeoxycholic acid – 450mg
Classification: Hepatoprotective medicine
Udikast SR – Trusted Relief for a Healthier Liver
Udiskast SR is highly prescribed for its effective hepatic-protective action and sustained release effect.
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What is Udiksat SR?
Udiskast SR is a sustained-release formulation of ursodeoxycholic acid, which is used as a liver protectant in liver dysfunctions.
Uses of Udikast
- • Primary biliary cholangitis
- • Gallstones dissolution
- • Chronic cholestasis liver disease
- • Cystic fibrosis
- • NAFLD (off-label use)
How does it work?
It improves the bile flow, lowers cholesterol in the bile, and improves toxic bile acid drainage.
Benefits
- • Improves bile drainage
- • Reduces toxic bile acids
- • Reduces cholesterol-induced gallstone formation
- • Anti-inflammatory effect protects liver cells
- • Improve liver enzymes
- • Slow down disease progression
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 or cirrhosis
- • 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
Udikast (Ursodeoxycholic acid) is not safe to use with alcohol. Why?
It may stress the liver.
When is Udikast (Ursodeoxycholic acid) taken?
Take it with food.
Udikast (Ursodeoxycholic acid) is used for long-term. When?
It is used for long-term in
Chronic Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
It delays liver damage.
Udikast (Ursodeoxycholic acid) dissolves gallstones. How long?
It may take 3 months -2 years, depending upon the size.
Udikast use in pregnant women. Is it safe?
It is used in the second/third trimester.
It must be prescribed by a doctor.
Which is the drug manufacturer of GIT medicines?
Aprazer Healthcare is the manufacturer of gastroenterology medicine.
