Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Ocaliva Tablet
Ocaliva Tablet
| Generic name | obeticholic acid |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Miscellaneous GI agents (farnesoid X receptor agonist) |
| Forms | Oral tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg strengths |
Ocaliva is a prescription tablet containing obeticholic acid. It was used to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a long-term disease that slowly damages the bile ducts in the liver. Note: Ocaliva was voluntarily withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2025 due to concerns about serious liver injury, so this information is kept mainly for reference; availability may differ in other countries.
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