This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Intrahepatic cholestasis treatment in pregnancy is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Cholestyramine, B. Ursodiol, C. Steroids, D. Antihistamines
B: Ursodiol
Answer: B: Ursodiol 
Explanation: Cholestyramine,a drug which ameliorate pruritis,but will not correct the abnormal LFT and hence is not usually recommended. Ursodeoxycholic acid also used. It increases bile acid excretion and reduces pruritus. Refer page no 280 of Text book of obstetrics,sheila balakrishnan,2 nd edition. And textbook of duttas,9th edition,page 271