Digestive and biliary disorders:
Indications for: ACTIGALL
Dissolution of radiolucent, noncalcified gallstones <20mm in diameter in patients who refuse cholecystectomy or are at increased risk during surgery. Prevention of gallstone formation in obese patients experiencing rapid weight loss.
Adult Dosage:
Dissolution: 8–10mg/kg per day in 2–3 divided doses. Prevention: 300mg twice daily.
Children Dosage:
Not recommended.
ACTIGALL Contraindications:
Not for calcified, radio-opaque, or radiolucent bile pigment stones. Compelling need for cholecystectomy.
ACTIGALL Warnings/Precautions:
Obtain sonogram at 6 and 12 months. After complete dissolution, repeat sonogram in 1–3 months and then discontinue. Gallstones can recur. Measure SGOT (AST) and SGPT (ALT) at start, 1 and 3 months later, and then every 6 months; monitor frequently if levels increase, and discontinue if elevations persist. Pregnancy (Cat.B): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
ACTIGALL Classification:
Bile acid.
ACTIGALL Interactions:
Reduced absorption with bile acid sequestrants, aluminum-containing antacids. Estrogens, oral contraceptives, clofibrate, other lipid lowering drugs may reduce effectiveness by increasing hepatic cholesterol secretion.
Adverse Reactions:
Diarrhea.
Drug Elimination:
Fecal.
Generic Drug Availability:
YES
How Supplied:
Caps—100
