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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Ursodeoxycholic acid is a :
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The correct answer is  • Medical therapy for gallstones utilizes bile acids: Chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) and Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA)
Mechanism of Action
• They inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, the rate limiting enzyme for cholesterol synthesis, thus decreases cholesterol saturation of bile
• They cause dispersion of the cholesterol from the stones by physico-chemical means