Ursodeoxycholic Acid

**Definition:** An epimer of chenodeoxycholic acid. It is a mammalian bile acid found first in the bear and is apparently either a precursor or a product of chenodeoxycholate. Its administration changes the composition of bile and may dissolve gallstones. It is used as a cholagogue and choleretic.

**Tree numbers:** - D04.210.500.105.225.272.962 - D04.210.500.221.430.342.925

**Synonyms:** - Deoxyursocholic Acid - Ursacholic Acid - Ursodiol - 3 alpha,7 beta-Dihydroxy-5 beta-cholan-24-oic Acid