Obeticholic acid is a medication prescribed for the management of primary biliary cholangitis. This educational activity covers the indications, mechanism of action, contraindications, FDA-issued box warnings, adverse event profile, toxicity, and critical aspects such as dosing, monitoring, and relevant drug interactions associated with obeticholic acid. Reviewing pharmacological information regarding obeticholic acid is essential for healthcare professionals looking to enhance treatment for patients with primary biliary cholangitis. This knowledge supports informed decision-making while initiating obeticholic acid regimens and minimizing adverse reactions to ensure targeted, safe, personalized care.The session also highlights the importance of the interprofessional healthcare team in managing obeticholic acid therapy effectively. By clarifying roles and promoting collaboration, healthcare professionals may achieve optimal obeticholic acid administration, improving patient outcomes and care standards.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/124966
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Chemical Pathology, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Rheumatology, Transplant Hepatology