Medicines Used for Primary biliary cholangitis
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a long-term liver disease in which the immune system attacks the bile ducts. Bile then builds up in the liver and can cause scarring over time. Many people have no symptoms at first, while others have tiredness, itchy skin or discomfort in the upper right tummy. It needs specialist care, and medicines such as ursodeoxycholic acid are used to slow liver damage.
Pharmacist review in progress. This page is based on the sources listed below and is being checked by our registered pharmacist.
Medicines used for Primary biliary cholangitis
These active ingredients are in medicines whose approved uses include Primary biliary cholangitis. Brands are listed A to Z, not ranked. A doctor or pharmacist decides which medicine is right for you.
Ursodeoxycholic acid
- Udiliv 300 · 300 mg tablet
Common questions
What are the symptoms of PBC?
Many people have none and the disease is found on a routine blood test. Others have tiredness, itchy skin, aching bones and joints, dry eyes and mouth, or discomfort in the upper right tummy. See a doctor if these last.
Can PBC be treated?
Medicines such as ursodeoxycholic acid can help slow liver damage, and other medicines can ease itching. A liver transplant is occasionally needed if the liver is badly damaged. A liver specialist guides treatment.
Sources
- Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). NHS (UK)
- Ursodeoxycholic Acid 300mg Film-Coated Tablets: summary of product characteristics. electronic Medicines Compendium (UK)