Introduction of Ocanat 10mg Tablet:
Ocanat 10mg Tablet is used alone or in combination treatment to treat primary biliary cholangitis. It improves liver function by inhibiting the production of bile acid and increasing the removal of bile acid from the liver. This reduces the bile acid in the liver and prevents its toxic effects.
Uses of Ocanat 10mg Tablet:
Ocanat 10mg Tablet is indicated for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis.
Benefits of Ocanat 10mg Tablet:
In Treatment of Primary biliary cholangitis:
Primary biliary cholangitis is a type of liver disease that progressively worsens over time. It may not always have symptoms, but over time, it can lead to liver failure. Ocanat 10mg Tablet is used to treat this condition and may be used alone or with other medications. It can help prevent or delay liver damage in most people, especially if you start taking it in the early stages. Once you begin this treatment, it is likely that you will be taking it for the rest of your life. To make the medication more effective and for overall health benefits, you can help yourself by quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and not drinking too much alcohol.
Mechanism of action of Ocanat 10mg Tablet:
Ocanat 10mg Tablet stimulates Farnesoid X receptor (FXR), a substance that controls synthesis and transport of bile acid, lipid metabolism, and regulation of glucose levels. Ocanat 10mg Tablet inhibits bile acid synthesis and increases bile acid excretion. This reduces the bile acid pool in the liver and thus prevents its toxic effects. Therefore, it helps improve liver function.