Chenodeoxycholic Acid FDA Link

A bile acid, usually conjugated with either glycine or taurine. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption and is reabsorbed by the small intestine. It is used as cholagogue, a choleretic laxative, and to prevent or dissolve gallstones.

Also Known As:

Chenix; Chenodiol; Antigen Brand of Chenodeoxycholic Acid; Chenique Acid; Chenofalk; Chenophalk; Estedi Brand of Chenodeoxycholic Acid; Falk Brand of Chenodeoxycholic Acid; Henohol; Quenobilan; Quenocol; Sodium Chenodeoxycholate; Solvay Brand of Chenodeoxycholic Acid; Tramedico Brand of Chenodeoxycholic Acid; Zambon Brand of Chenodeoxycholic Acid; Acid, Chenic; Acid, Chenique; Acid, Chenodeoxycholic; Acid, Gallodesoxycholic; Chenodeoxycholate, Sodium; Chenic Acid; Chenodeoxycholate; Gallodesoxycholic Acid; Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7-dihydroxy-, (3alpha,5beta,7alpha)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Cathartics
Gastrointestinal Agents

Polycyclic Compounds: 56
- Steroids: 18537
  - Bile Acids and Salts: 3397
    - Cholic Acids: 8
      - Deoxycholic Acid: 627
        Chenodeoxycholic Acid: 715
  - Cholanes
    - Cholic Acids: 8
      - Deoxycholic Acid: 627
        Chenodeoxycholic Acid: 715

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