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Ursodeoxycholic Acid
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MEDICATION TYPE
Bile acid
INDICATIONS
Improving bile flow in patients with liver impairment.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Ciclosporin
Increases ciclosporin plasma concentrations – unpredictable and does not occur in all patients.
NOTES
Long-term therapy in CFLD; monitor LFTs.
MEDICAL WARNING
Ursodeoxycholic Acid should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Always verify against current BNF and your local CF protocol before prescribing.