URSODIOL (Reltone 200 mg) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

URSODIOL

What is the Trade Name for URSODIOL?

Reltone 200 mg

What are the Indications for URSODIOL?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1. Reltone‚Ñ¢ is indicated for patients with radiolucent, noncalcified gallbladder stones < 20 mm in greatest diameter in whom elective cholecystectomy would be undertaken except for the presence of increased surgical risk due to systemic disease, advanced age, idiosyncratic reaction to general anesthesia, or for those patients who refuse surgery. Safety of use of Reltone‚Ñ¢ beyond 24 months is not established. 2. Reltone‚Ñ¢ is indicated for the prevention of gallstone formation in obese patients experiencing rapid weight loss.

 

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