[Intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy treated with ursodeoxycholic acid].

Abstract

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is characterized by pruritus and raised maternal aminotransferases and bile acid in serum. It is correlated to increased risk of meconium staining of amniotic fluid, stillbirth and premature labour. A case of treatment with ursodeoxycholic acid from 26. to 36. week gestation is described. Ursodeoxycholic acid is an effective treatment of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, but the effect seems to decrease after a period.

• Authors: L A Grønlund
• Journal: Ugeskrift for laeger (Ugeskr Laeger) Vol. 161 Issue 39 Pg. 5433-4 (Sep 27 1999) ISSN: 0041-5782 [Print] Denmark
• Vernacular Title: Gravidtetsbetinget intrahepatisk kolestase behandlet med ursodeoxykolsyre.
• PMID: 10553357 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Cholagogues and Choleretics
• Ursodeoxycholic Acid

Topics

• Adult
• Cholagogues and Choleretics (administration & dosage)
• Cholestasis, Intrahepatic (drug therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications (drug therapy)
• Pregnancy Outcome
• Ursodeoxycholic Acid (administration & dosage)