Medications for Gallstones
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 Gallstones.
Found 2 Approved Drugs for Gallstones
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.
Ursodiol
Generic Name
Ursosiol
Ursodiol
Generic Name
Ursosiol
Form: Capsule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: May 17, 2018
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 capsules beyond 24 months is not established. Ursodiol capsules are indicated for the prevention of gallstone formation in obese patients experiencing rapid weight loss.
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