All Details About Obetohep 5mg Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Obetohep 5mg Tablet
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 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, abdominal pain, 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.
Earlier 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.
Uses:
- Treatment of Primary biliary cirrhosis
Directions For 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.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 you’re worried about themOrdinary side effects of Obetohep
- Itching
- Chubbyigue
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
- Throat pain
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Joint pain
- Eczema
- Thyroid disorders
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Obetohep 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Obetohep 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Obetohep 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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
CAUTION
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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