Ursodiol, also known as ursodeoxycholic acid, is a hydrophilic bile acid that has been used successfully in treatment of cholestatic liver diseases of humans including chronic hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, TPN induced cholestasis, some pediatric cholestatic liver diseases, and graft/host liver transplant reactions. Ursodiol has a number of hepatoprotective properties including immunomodulatory, cytoprotective, and membrane stabilizing effects on hepatic cells. It expands the bile acid pool by increasing flow, and displaces hepatotoxic, hydrophobic bile acids. It suppresses the synthesis, secretion and intestinal absorption of cholesterol. Ursodiol is well absorbed through oral administration. May be prescribed for multiple species including dogs and cats.
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- Manufacturer: Ursodiol