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Actigall (ursodiol) capsules/CIBA.

Gastroenterology Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

|January 1, 1991

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Actigall (Urodiol) capsules can dissolve cholesterol gallstones. This treatment is an option for patients with small-to-medium gallstones who cannot or will not have surgery.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Pharmacology

Background:

Gallstones are a common condition, with cholesterol stones being the most prevalent type.
Surgical intervention, such as cholecystectomy, is the standard treatment for symptomatic gallstones.
Non-surgical options are sought for patients who are poor surgical candidates or decline surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce Actigall (Urodiol) as a pharmacological agent for dissolving cholesterol gallstones.
To identify the patient population for whom Actigall is indicated.

Main Methods:

Actigall (ursodiol) is administered orally.
The mechanism involves reducing cholesterol saturation in bile.

Main Results:

Actigall effectively dissolves cholesterol (radiolucent, noncalcified) gallstones.

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It provides a non-surgical alternative for specific patient groups.

Conclusions:

Actigall offers a viable medical therapy for cholesterol gallstones.
It is particularly beneficial for non-emergency patients with small-to-medium stones who are high-risk surgical candidates or refuse surgery.