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About OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS
OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS is used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis. Primary biliary cholangitis, also known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is an autoimmune disease caused by damage of bile ducts in the liver. Biliary cirrhosis causes a build-up of bile in the liver, which leads to liver damage.
OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS contains ‘Obeticholic acid’, which helps improve liver function by reducing the production and build-up of bile in the liver, increases the removal of bile from the liver, and reduces inflammation, thereby helping treat primary biliary cirrhosis.
Take OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS as prescribed. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as stomach pain, tiredness, dizziness, constipation, and palpitations. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS is not recommended for children and adolescents. OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS ; consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Uses of OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS
OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS is used in the treatment of Primary biliary cirrhosis. The detailed uses of OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS are as follows:
- Treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC): OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS is primarily used to manage PBC, a chronic autoimmune liver disease that damages bile ducts. It activates the Farnesoid X receptor (FXR), which reduces bile acid production and promotes bile flow, helping prevent liver inflammation and scarring.
- Support liver function and reduce bile toxicity: OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS improves liver health by lowering toxic bile acid accumulation, enhancing bile acid transport, and regulating lipid and glucose metabolism. This helps slow disease progression and maintain liver function.
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Directions for Use
- OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS can be taken with food to prevent stomach upset.
- It is usually taken once daily or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow the whole OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS with a glass of water.
- Do not break, chew, or crush it.
Key Benefits
OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS belongs to a group of medicines called farnesoid X-receptor agonists used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis/primary biliary cholangitis. OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS helps improve liver function by reducing the production and build-up of bile in the liver and reduces inflammation, thereby helping treat primary biliary cirrhosis.
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- Rest well; get enough sleep.
- Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
- Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine.
- Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
- Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
- When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
- Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
- If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
- Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
- Throat pain can worsen if there is no proper rest for your throat.
- Drink plenty of warm fluids and frequently gargle with salt water.
- Humidify the surrounding air using a humidifier, as dry air may increase dryness and throat pain.
- Consider taking lozenges or hard candy throat pain relievers, which give a soothing effect.
- Take enough rest and stay in warm places to reduce pain quickly.
- Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
- Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
- Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
- Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
- Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
- Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
- Avoid triggers like alcohol, caffeine, and energy drinks.
- Try relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.
- Exercise regularly as it helps maintain heart health.
- Follow a nutritious and balanced diet.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
- Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
- Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
- Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
- Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
- If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have a complete blockage of the biliary tract (liver, bile ducts, and gall bladder). Inform your doctor if you experience itching that is difficult to tolerate. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS is not recommended for children or adolescents. OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience yellowing of the skin/eyes, black/tarry stools, dark urine, coughing up/vomiting blood, confusion, slurred speech, mood swings, anxiety, swelling in and around the stomach.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Coadministration of Tizanidine and Obetocad-10mg Tablets can increase tizanidine's blood levels and risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tizanidine and Obetocad-10mg Tablets can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Drug-Food Interactions
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Cocoa, Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Energy Drinks With Caffeine, Green Tea, Kola Nut, Tea, Tiramisu
How to manage the interaction:
Consumption of Caffeine-containing foods/drinks along with Obetocad-10mg Tablets may increase the blood levels and side effects of caffeine. Avoid or limit caffeine consumption along with Obetocad-10mg Tablets as it can increase the risk of developing side effects.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include foods such as bell peppers, citrus fruits, leafy vegetables, tomatoes, milk, fish, low-fat dairy, beans, nuts, lentils, tofu and tempeh.
- Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables.
- Avoid high-fat, trans-fat, and processed foods.
- White bread, white pasta and sugars should be avoided.
- Avoid tobacco and alcohol consumption.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
It is not known if alcohol interacts with OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS . Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, as limited information is available regarding the usage of OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
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Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS does not affect your ability to drive. However, you are advised to omit driving if you experience dizziness.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver cirrhosis.
Kidney
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Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Safe if prescribed
OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS is not recommended for children or adolescents.
Heart
OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS should be used with caution in patients with heart disease due to increased risk of side effects. Therefore, please consult your doctor before using OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS .
Geriatrics
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OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Please consult your doctor before using OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS .
FAQs
OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS is used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis. Primary biliary cholangitis, also known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is an autoimmune disease caused by damage of bile ducts in the liver. Biliary cirrhosis causes a build-up of bile in the liver, which leads to liver damage.
OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS helps improve liver functioning by reducing the production and build-up of bile in the liver and reduces inflammation.
Do not discontinue OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS .
Constipation might be a side-effect of OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS . Drink lots of fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience constipation. Talk to your doctor if you have severe constipation.
Consult your doctor before taking OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS along with bile acid-binding resins, as they might lower the effect of OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS . If prescribed, maintain a gap of 4-6hours between OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS and bile acid-binding resins. Bile acid-binding resins are used to lower blood cholesterol levels.
OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS may cause palpitation, a sensation that the heart is racing, pounding, or fluttering. A minor fluctuation should not be a worry; however, if palpitations continue or you begin to feel unwell, speak with your doctor.
OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS is used to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), an autoimmune liver disease. Adults with PBC and individuals who haven't responded to other treatments may need to take OCA, but only if advised by their doctor.
You can use OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS combined with ursodeoxycholic acid to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), but only if your doctor advises.
Before using this medication, you should inform your doctor about your medical history, including any ongoing medicines, to avoid potential interactions and minimise side effects.
Common side effects of OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS may include stomach pain, tiredness, dizziness, constipation, and palpitations. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, as limited information is available regarding the usage of OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS during pregnancy.
OBETOCAD-10MG TABLETS is not recommended for children or adolescents.
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