List of Treatments for PBC

Below is a listing of treatments and therapies for PBC. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.

Fenofibrate

Overview
Fenofibrate is a medication which is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in people who are also taking ursodiol (UDCA). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has… read more

Liver Transplant

Overview
Liver transplant may be an option for people with end-stage liver disease (chronic liver failure) from primary biliary cholangitis. The liver transplant can be done using a portion of liver from either a… read more

Opioid Antagonists

Overview
Opioid antagonists are medications that can help relieve itching associated with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Doctors may prescribe opioid antagonists, such as naloxone or naltrexone, as a third-line… read more

Statins

Overview
Statins are a class of drugs that reduce cholesterol in the blood. Statins are sometimes prescribed to treat the high cholesterol that can be a complication of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Statins are… read more

Ursodiol

Overview
Ursodiol — also known as ursodeoxycholic acid or UDCA — is a drug used to treat people living with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three formulations… read more

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