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About Obil 5mg Tablet
Obil 5mg Tablet 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.
Obil 5mg Tablet 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 Obil 5mg Tablet 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. Obil 5mg Tablet is not recommended for children and adolescents. Obil 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Obil 5mg Tablet; 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 Obil 5mg Tablet
Directions for Use
Medicinal Benefits
Obil 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called farnesoid X-receptor agonists used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis/primary biliary cholangitis. Obil 5mg Tablet 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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Drug Warnings
Do not take Obil 5mg Tablet 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. Obil 5mg Tablet is not recommended for children or adolescents. Obil 5mg Tablet 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.
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Alcohol
Caution
It is not known if alcohol interacts with Obil 5mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
Caution
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, as limited information is available regarding the usage of Obil 5mg Tablet during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Obil 5mg Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Obil 5mg Tablet does not affect your ability to drive. However, you are advised to omit driving if you experience dizziness.
Liver
Caution
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
Caution
Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Unsafe
Obil 5mg Tablet is not recommended for children or adolescents.
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Obil 5mg Tablet 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.
Obil 5mg Tablet helps improve liver functioning by reducing the production and build-up of bile in the liver and reduces inflammation.
Do not discontinue Obil 5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Obil 5mg Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Obil 5mg Tablet.
Constipation might be a side-effect of Obil 5mg Tablet. 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 Obil 5mg Tablet along with bile acid-binding resins, as they might lower the effect of Obil 5mg Tablet. If prescribed, maintain a gap of 4-6hours between Obil 5mg Tablet and bile acid-binding resins. Bile acid-binding resins are used to lower blood cholesterol levels.
Obil 5mg Tablet 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.
Obil 5mg Tablet 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 Obil 5mg Tablet 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 Obil 5mg Tablet 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 Obil 5mg Tablet during pregnancy.
Obil 5mg Tablet is not recommended for children or adolescents.
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