Filocal
Filocal Products are primarily used for
Cholestatic liver diseases, Primary biliary cirrhosis, Alcoholic fatty liver disease
About Filocal Products
Uses of Filocal Products
Obeticholic acid is used in the treatment of cholestatic liver diseases, primary biliary cirrhosis, alcoholic fatty liver disease and Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Filocal Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Filocal are Itching, Fatigue, Abdominal pain, Abdominal discomfort, Rash, Joint pain, Oropharyngeal pain, Dizziness, Constipation, Peripheral edema, Palpitations, Fever, Thyroid disorders, Eczema.
How Filocal Products work
Obeticholic acid stimulates Farnesoid X receptor (FXR), a chemical that regulates synthesis and transport of bile acid, lipid metabolism and regulation of glucose levels. Obeticholic acid inhibits bile acid synthesis and increases bile acid secretions. This reduces the bile acid pool in the liver and hence prevents its toxic effects. Therefore, it helps to improve liver function.