Obeticholic Acid 5mg Tablet

Obeticholic acid 5mg tablet belongs to the class of medications called farnesoid X receptor agonists. It is widely use in the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) a type of liver disease that destroys bile ducts, which allows bile to stay in the liver and cause damage. Obeticholic acid tablet is used alone or in combination therapy with ursodiol to prevent or delay liver damage by decreasing the production of bile in the liver and thus, inhibits bile acid synthesis. This reduces the bile acid pool in the liver and hence prevents its toxic effects. Therefore, it helps to improve liver function.

To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, it is advisable to stop smoking, keep a healthy weight, and not drink too much alcohol.

Obeticholicacid is also currently being considered for FDA approval to treat fibrosis caused by non-alcoholic liver steatohepatitis (NASH)

Obeticholic acid comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is taken usually once a day with or without food. Take obeticholic acid at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take obeticholic acid exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Your doctor may temporarily or permanently stop your treatment or decrease your dose of obeticholic acid during the treatment. This will depend on how well the medication works for you or if you experience certain side effects. Continue to take obeticholic acid even if you feel well. Do not stop taking obeticholic acid without consulting your doctor.

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