Obetohep 5mg Tablet

Manufacturer: alkem laboratories ltd Salt Composition: Obeticholic acid (5mg) Action Class: Hepatoprotective Agents Packaging: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Uses

Treatment of Primary biliary cirrhosis
Cholestatic liver diseases
Alcoholic fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

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Product Description

Obetohep 5mg Tablet is used in alone or in combination therapy to treat primary biliary cirrhosis. It helps improve the liver function by inhibiting the production of bile acid and increasing the removal of bile acid from the liver. This reduces the bile acid in the liver and hence prevents its toxic effects. Obetohep 5mg TabletÂ 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.Â 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.BeforeÂ taking the medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions. You should also let yourÂ doctorÂ 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.

Key Benefits

In Treatment of Primary biliary cirrhosisPrimary 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 5mg Tablet 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.

Side Effects

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 youâ€™re worried about them

Common Side Effects :
Throat pain
Itching
Fatigue
Abdominal discomfort
Rash
Joint pain
Oropharyngeal pain
Dizziness
Constipation
Peripheral edema
Palpitations
Fever
Thyroid disorders
Eczema

How To Use

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.

How It Works

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.

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Safety Information & Precautions

Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Obetohep 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:
Information regarding the use of Obetohep 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding:
Information regarding the use of Obetohep 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:
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.

Kidney:
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.

Liver:
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.

Quick Tips

Obetohep 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis.
Your liver function will be monitored closely while on treatment with Obetohep 5mg Tablet.
Eat a well-balanced diet and indulge in some sort of physical activity daily in order to reduce fatigue and improve well-being.
Itching is one of the common side effects of Obetohep 5mg Tablet. 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.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Obetohep 5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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