Gallstone solubilizing agents

What are Gallstone solubilizing agents?

Gallstone solubilizing agents are used to dissolve small non-calcified gallstones. They suppress the amount of cholesterol synthesized by the liver or inhibit the amount of cholesterol absorbed from the intestines.

They are used to breakdown gallstones in patients, who do not need to have surgery.

List drug with Gallstone solubilizing agents

Drug Name
Actigall
Generic name: Ursodiol
Chenodal
Generic name: Chenodiol (chenodeoxycholic Acid)
Chenodiol
Generic name: Chenodiol (chenodeoxycholic Acid)
Monoctanoin
Generic name: Monoctanoin
Urso
Generic name: Ursodiol
Urso 250
Generic name: Ursodiol
Urso Forte
Generic name: Ursodiol
Ursodiol
Generic name: Ursodiol

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