What are the medicines for treating gallstones?

Drugs for the treatment of gallstones mainly include litholytic drugs, analgesics and antibiotics. Choosing the right drug according to the symptoms can effectively relieve symptoms or reduce the risk of lesions. Litholytic drugs are suitable for small cholesterol stones and are not suitable for all patients. They should be used under the guidance of a doctor after evaluation.

Litholytic drugs such as ursodeoxycholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid are currently commonly used oral drugs for the treatment of cholesterol gallstones. They reduce or eliminate stones by dissolving cholesterol components. They are suitable for patients with good gallbladder function and small stones (usually less than 2 cm). They require long-term persistence and the efficacy varies from person to person. Analgesics such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can quickly relieve pain symptoms during acute biliary colic attacks, but they should be taken with caution to avoid causing additional damage to the liver. Antibiotics such as cephalosporins or quinolones are used for combined gallbladder infections or cholecystitis caused by them to control bacterial infections and reduce the risk of spreading inflammation.

Litholytic drugs such as ursodeoxycholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid are currently commonly used oral drugs for the treatment of cholesterol gallstones. They reduce or eliminate stones by dissolving cholesterol components. They are suitable for patients with good gallbladder function and small stones (usually less than 2 cm). They require long-term persistence and the efficacy varies from person to person. Analgesics such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can quickly relieve pain symptoms during acute biliary colic attacks, but they should be taken with caution to avoid causing additional damage to the liver. Antibiotics such as cephalosporins or quinolones are used for combined gallbladder infections or cholecystitis caused by them to control bacterial infections and reduce the risk of spreading inflammation.

During the medication period, it is recommended to adjust the diet reasonably, such as reducing high-fat and high-cholesterol diets and consuming more fiber; maintain proper exercise and avoid excessive obesity; and regularly perform ultrasound examinations to monitor changes in stones. If the drug treatment is limited or the symptoms continue to worsen, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible to see if surgery or other interventional treatment is needed. The key to treating gallstones is timely diagnosis and treatment according to the disease. Do not take medicine on your own.