What are the effects of dehydrocholic acid tablets?

Dehydrocholic acid tablets have choleretic effect, is a kind of over-the-counter medication used to assist in the treatment of chronic cholecystitis. Dehydrocholic acid tablets are white tablets with dehydrocholic acid as the main ingredient with choleretic effect, which can promote the secretion of bile and facilitate digestion, and are commonly used clinically as an adjunctive treatment for chronic cholecystitis, with patients suffering from abdominal pain, abdominal distension, nausea and other symptoms. Some patients taking the drug may experience adverse reactions such as hiccups, diarrhea, muscle contracture, rectal irritation, etc. It is recommended to take it after meals. If the above adverse reactions persist, the drug must be discontinued and prompt medical attention must be sought for symptomatic treatment. Prolonged abuse or overdose can cause electrolyte disorders, breathing difficulties, cardiac arrest, arrhythmia and other serious symptoms, even life-threatening. This drug is contraindicated in patients suffering from heart failure, severe hepatitis, complete biliary obstruction, unexplained rectal bleeding, as well as severely diminished liver and kidney functions, and certain interactions may occur if the drug is taken concurrently with other medications, decreasing the efficacy of the medication or producing certain toxic substances. Therefore, the drug should be used under the guidance of a pharmacist, not blindly self-medication to avoid adverse effects.