Urso (Ursodiol) as an effective modern means for treating primary biliary cirrhosis and small cholesteric gallstones

Instead of surgical removal of small gallstones and as a means for curing primary biliary cirrhosis, one of the most effective drugs is Urso (Ursodiol).

The reactant of Urso (generic name Ursodiol) - ursodeoxycholic acid is intended for strengthening the bile flow, protecting hepatocytes, and dissolving gallstones.

Description

The offered drug belongs to one of the secondary bile acids, produced by intestinal bacteria during metabolism.

The mechanism and principles of this drug’s effect can be described as follows:
One of the functions of human liver is to produce primary bile acids, which are stored in the gall bladder. Having been secreted into the intestine, primary bile acids are transformed into the secondary bile acids by intestinal bacteria in the course of metabolism. Both primary and secondary bile acids help the human organism to digest fats. Ursodeoxycholic acid keeps the balance of cholesterol regulated by decreasing the amount of cholesterol, produced by the liver. It slows down the absorption speed of cholesterol in the intestine. This effect is reached by destroying micelles, containing cholesterol. That is why Urso (Ursodiol) is used for non-surgical treatment of the gallstones, cholesteric by origin.

Some types of bile acids facilitate development of colon tumor (such as deoxycholic acid), while other, like ursodeoxycholic acid are considered chemopreventive, because of their properties, which induce cellular differentiation and/or cellular ageing in colon epithelial cells. They are supposed to prevent apoptosis.

The ability of ursodeoxycholic acid to restrain immune reaction such as immune cell phagocytosis has been proved experimentally.

Pharmaceutical peculiarities of Urso (Ursodiol)

Urso (Ursodiol) dissolves cholesterol and consequently destroys the gallstones.  In case a patient quits taking the medication, new gallstones may form during the next five years. This may happen if the medical condition, which caused the formation of gallstones, would recur. This is the reason why the described drug cannot fully substitute the surgical treatment of gallstones. When applying the medicine for this purpose, it is essential to undergo the whole course of treatment. You can buy Urso (Ursodiol) at our online shop any time you like.

Generally, the drug is used to cure primary biliary cirrhosis and small cholesteric gallstones. The drug is not used for treatment of calcified gallstones.

We should mention that this medication is the only FDA approved drug to treat primary biliary cirrhosis.

Please read the information below before taking Urso (Ursodiol).

In any case, first consult with your doctor and get his approval to use this drug in your particular medical state. Ursodiol is not taken simultaneously with some other drugs. Antacids can worsen the absorption of ursodiol in your body. Before taking any of them ask your doctor’s advice. Pay special attention if you take cholestyramine (Questran), colestipol (Colestid),  estrogens (birth control pills or hormone replacement), antacids that contain aluminum, such as (Rolaids, Mylanta, or Maalox). There are other medications which affect Urso (Ursodiol) and can worsen the therapeutic result. To ensure the best effect and safe conditions of treatment, tell your doctor about all the drugs you are currently taking or are going to take, including vitamins, dietary supplements, herbal drugs. The dosing of ursodiol may depend on the drugs you are taking simultaneously or are going to use.

FDA pregnancy category B. The drug is permitted to pregnant women only if the expected benefits exceed risks. There is now information if it can harm a baby through breast milk. Consult your doctor before using the medication in this case.

There is no information about using Urso (Ursodiol)  for children.

The medication can cause certain allergic side effects, among them are

Allergic reactions:
— hives;
— difficulty breathing;
— swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Side effects:
— fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
— stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation;
— dizziness, tired feeling;
— back pain;
— runny or stuffy nose, cold symptoms; or
— headache.