Obetohep 10mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Obeticholic acid (10mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Dihydroxy bile acids, alcohols and derivatives |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
Action Class | Hepatoprotectives |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 593 |
FAQ
Obetohep 10mg Tablet Reviews
Obetohep 10mg 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.
How Obetohep 10mg Tablet Works
How to Use Obetohep 10mg Tablet
Benefits of Obetohep 10mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Primary biliary cirrhosis: Primary biliary cholangitis is a type of liver disease that gradually gets worse over time. It does not always have symptoms but, over time, it can lead to liver failure. Obetohep 10mg is used to treat this condition and may be used by itself or with other medicines. It can help prevent or delay liver damage in most people, especially if you start taking it in the early stages. Once you start this treatment, it is likely that you will be taking it for the rest of your life. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, you can help yourself by stopping smoking, keeping a healthy weight, and not drinking too much alcohol.
Uses of Obetohep 10mg Tablet
- Treatment of Primary biliary cirrhosis
Obetohep 10mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Your liver function will be monitored closely while on treatment with Obetohep 10mg.
- Eat a well-balanced diet and indulge in some sort of physical activity daily in order to reduce fatigue and improve well-being.
- Obetohep 10mg is used for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis.
- Itching is one of the common side effects of Obetohep 10mg. Follow these tips to manage itching:a) Keeping cool will also tend to reduce itch, compared to being warm. Cool showers or cold flannels may be helpful.b)Dry skin can make the itch worse, so using liberal amounts of moisturizer is useful if you have dry skin.c) Do not scratch as scratching will generally make it worse. If scratching is irresistible it may help to rub the itchy area with an ice cube.
References
- Obeticholic acid [FDA Label]. New York, NY: Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2016.
- Obeticholic Acid [Package Infirmation Sheet]. Haridwar, Uttarakhand: Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2020.