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Ubrelvy
Ubrelvy (ubrogepant) is a prescription medication used to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. It belongs to a class of drugs known as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists, which work by blocking the action of CGRP, a protein involved in migraine attacks.
Uloric
Uloric is a medication prescribed for the management of chronic gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. It works by reducing the production of uric acid in the body.
Ultibro Breezhaler
Ultibro Breezhaler is a prescription medication used for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains two active substances, indacaterol and glycopyrronium, which work together to help relax the muscles around the airways and improve breathing.
Ursodiol
Ursodiol is a medication used to treat gallstones (non-surgical option) and primary biliary cirrhosis, a type of liver disease. It is also effective in the management of certain types of chronic liver disease. Ursodiol works by reducing the production of cholesterol in the bile and bile acids, thus dissolving gallstones made of cholesterol and improving liver function.