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Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's

Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's

Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called Farnesoid X-receptor agonists used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis. Primary biliary cholangitis, also known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is an autoimmune disease caused by damage of bile ducts in the liver. Biliary cirrhosis causes a build-up of bile in the liver, which leads to liver damage.  
 
Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's contains ‘Obeticholic acid’, which helps improve liver functioning by reducing the production and build-up of bile in the liver, increases the removal of bile from the liver, and reduces inflammation, thereby helps treat primary biliary cirrhosis.
 
Take Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's as prescribed. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as stomach pain, tiredness, dizziness, constipation, and palpitations. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children and adolescents. Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's; consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's

Primary biliary cirrhosis.

Medicinal Benefits

Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called farnesoid X-receptor agonists used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis/primary biliary cholangitis. Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's helps improve liver functioning by reducing the production and build-up of bile in the liver and reduces inflammation, thereby helps treat primary biliary cirrhosis.

Directions for Use

Swallow Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's

  • Stomach pain
  • Tiredness
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations (irregular or fast heartbeat)
  • Constipation
  • Thyroid hormone irregularity

Drug Warnings

Do not take Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have a complete blockage of the biliary tract (liver, bile ducts, and gall bladder). Inform your doctor if you experience itching that is difficult to tolerate. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children or adolescents. Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience yellowing of the skin/eyes, black/tarry stools, dark urine, coughing up/vomiting blood, confusion, slurred speech, mood swings, anxiety, swelling in and around the stomach.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's may interact with xanthines (theophylline), muscle relaxants (tizanidine), blood thinners (warfarin), bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have biliary obstruction, liver impairment, or lipid disorder.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • TIZANIDINE
  • WARFARIN
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESTIPOL
  • COLESEVELAM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include foods such as bell peppers, citrus fruits, leafy vegetables, tomatoes, milk, fish, low-fat dairy, beans, nuts, lentils, tofu and tempeh.
  • Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables.
  • Avoid high-fat, trans-fat, and processed foods.
  • White bread, white pasta and sugars should be avoided.
  • Avoid tobacco and alcohol consumption.

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests for monitoring liver functioning are advised.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Primary biliary cholangitis: Primary biliary cholangitis, also known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is an autoimmune disease caused by damage to bile ducts in the liver. Bile ducts are the small channels that carry the bile (digestive fluid) from the liver to the small intestine, where it breaks down fats and aids in its absorption. Biliary cirrhosis causes a build-up of bile in the liver, which leads to liver damage. 

Country of origin

India
Other Info - HEB0009

FAQs

Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's helps improve liver functioning by reducing the production and build-up of bile in the liver and reduces inflammation.
Do not discontinue Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's.
Constipation might be a side-effect of Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's. Drink lots of fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience constipation. Talk to your doctor if you have severe constipation.
Consult your doctor before taking Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's along with bile acid-binding resins, as they might lower the effect of Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's. If prescribed, maintain a gap of 4-6hours between Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's and bile acid-binding resins. Bile acid-binding resins are used to lower blood cholesterol levels.
Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's may cause palpitation, a sensation that the heart is racing, pounding, or fluttering. A minor fluctuation should not be a worry; however, if palpitations continue or you begin to feel unwell, speak with your doctor.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, as limited information is available regarding the usage of Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's does not affect your ability to drive. However, you are advised to omit driving if you experience dizziness.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver cirrhosis.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Hebexr 5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children or adolescents.