Medications for Cirrhosis
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Cirrhosis.
Found 7 Approved Drugs for Cirrhosis
Ursodiol
Brand Names
Urso 250, Reltone, Urso
Ursodiol
Brand Names
Urso 250, Reltone, Urso
Form: Tablet, Capsule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: December 31, 1987
Classification: Bile Acid
Ursodiol capsules are indicated for patients with radiolucent, noncalcified gallbladder stones <20 mm in greatest diameter in whom elective cholecystectomy would be undertaken except for the presence of increased surgical risk due to systemic disease, advanced age, idiosyncratic reaction to general anesthesia, or for those patients who refuse surgery. Safety of use of ursodiol beyond 24 months is not established. Ursodiol capsules are indicated for the prevention of gallstone formation in obese patients experiencing rapid weight loss.
Aldactone
Generic Name
CaroSpir
Aldactone
Generic Name
CaroSpir
Form: Tablet, Suspension
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 21, 1960
Classification: Aldosterone Antagonist
Spironolactone oral suspension is an antagonist of aldosterone indicated for: the treatment of NYHA Class III-IV heart failure and reduced ejection fraction to increase survival, manage edema, and to reduce the need for hospitalization for heart failure.
Cholestyramine
Brand Names
Choleystyramine, Prevalite, Questran
Cholestyramine
Brand Names
Choleystyramine, Prevalite, Questran
Form: Powder
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: February 01, 1996
Classification: Bile Acid Sequestrant
1) Prevalite ® (cholestyramine for oral suspension, USP) powder is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the reduction of elevated serum cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia (elevated low density lipoprotein [LDL] cholesterol) who do not respond adequately to diet. Prevalite ® (cholestyramine for oral suspension, USP) powder may be useful to lower LDL cholesterol in patients who also have hypertriglyceridemia, but it is not indicated where hypertriglyceridemia is the abnormality of most concern. Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be a component of multiple risk factor intervention in those individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Treatment should begin and continue with dietary therapy specific for the type of hyperlipoproteinemia determined prior to initiation of drug therapy. Excess body weight may be an important factor and caloric restriction for weight normalization should be addressed prior to drug therapy in the overweight. Prior to initiating therapy with cholestyramine resin, secondary causes of hypercholesterolemia (e.g., poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, dysproteinemias, obstructive liver disease, other drug therapy, alcoholism), should be excluded and a lipid profile performed to assess Total Cholesterol, HDL-C and triglycerides (TG). For individuals with TG less than 400 mg/dL.
Rezdiffra
Generic Name
Resmetirom
Rezdiffra
Generic Name
Resmetirom
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: March 14, 2024
Classification: Thyroid Hormone Receptor beta Agonist
REZDIFFRA is indicated in conjunction with diet and exercise for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis). This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on improvement of NASH and fibrosis. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. Limitations of Use Avoid use of REZDIFFRA in patients with decompensated cirrhosis [see Use in Specific Populations.
Semaglutide
Brand Names
Rybelsus, Ozempic, Wegovy
Semaglutide
Brand Names
Rybelsus, Ozempic, Wegovy
Form: Injection, Tablet
Method of administration: Subcutaneous, Oral
FDA approval date: September 20, 2019
Classification: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
WEGOVY is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in: adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of [see Dosage and Administration.
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