Obeticholic acid (5mg)
Obetohep 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. You should always complete the full course of the medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished.The most common side effects of this medicine include itching, fatigue, rash, throat pain, dizziness, constipation, joint pain, eczema, and thyroid disorders. If you experience any of these side effects that does not resolve on its own or get worse, you should let your doctor.Before taking the medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions. You should also let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking (if any), as they may affect or be affected by this medicine. Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Obetohep
10 tablets
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Obetohep 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Obetohep 5mg Tablet stimulates Farnesoid X receptor (FXR), a chemical that regulates synthesis and transport of bile acid, lipid metabolism and regulation of glucose levels. Obetohep 5mg Tablet inhibits bile acid synthesis and increases bile acid secretions. This reduces the bile acid pool in the liver and hence prevents its toxic effects. Therefore, it helps to improve liver function.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Obetohep 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Obetohep 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Obetohep 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether Obetohep 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Obetohep 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Obetohep 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Obetohep 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Obetohep 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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