What medicine is good for cholecystitis?
Cholecystitis is a common biliary system disease, mainly manifesting as right upper quadrant pain, fever, nausea and vomiting and other symptoms. For the treatment of cholecystitis, drugs are one of the important means. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to introduce you to the selection of treatment drugs for cholecystitis in detail, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Common symptoms and classification of cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is divided into acute cholecystitis and chronic cholecystitis, the symptoms and medications of the two are slightly different:
| Type | Main symptoms | Common causes |
|---|---|---|
| acute cholecystitis | Severe right upper quadrant pain, fever, nausea and vomiting | Gallstone obstruction, bacterial infection |
| chronic cholecystitis | Dull pain, indigestion, bloating | Long-term gallstone irritation and repeated inflammation |
2. Commonly used drugs for cholecystitis
Drug treatment for cholecystitis mainly includes antibiotics, antispasmodics, analgesics, choleretics, etc. Here is a list of common medications:
| drug class | Representative medicine | function | Applicable situations |
|---|---|---|---|
| antibiotics | Ceftriaxone, metronidazole, levofloxacin | Fight bacterial infections | acute cholecystitis combined with infection |
| antispasmodic analgesics | Anisodamine (654-2), ibuprofen | Relieve biliary colic | acute attack pain |
| choleretic drugs | Ursodeoxycholic acid, anistrisulfide | Promote bile excretion | chronic cholecystitis or gallstones |
| Chinese patent medicine | Anti-inflammatory and choleretic tablets, Danshu capsules | Anti-inflammatory, choleretic | adjuvant treatment |
3. Medication precautions
1.Antibiotics need to be taken according to the course of treatment: Acute cholecystitis usually requires antibiotics for 7-10 days, and antibiotics cannot be stopped at will.
2.Antispasmodics should not be used for long periods of time: Anisodamine and other drugs may cause side effects such as dry mouth and difficulty urinating, and should be used short-term under the guidance of a doctor.
3.Choleretic drugs need to be combined with dietary adjustments: Patients with chronic cholecystitis can take choleretic drugs for a long time, but they need to avoid high-fat diet.
4.Chinese patent medicine auxiliary treatment: Chinese patent medicines such as anti-inflammatory and choleretic tablets can relieve symptoms, but severe infections still require combined antibiotics.
4. Dietary recommendations for cholecystitis
Along with drug treatment, dietary conditioning is also very important:
| Recommended food | taboo foods |
|---|---|
| Light and easily digestible food (such as porridge, noodles) | High-fat foods (such as fried foods, fatty meats) |
| High-fiber vegetables (such as spinach, carrots) | Spicy food (such as chili pepper, alcohol) |
| Low-fat protein (such as fish, tofu) | High cholesterol foods (e.g. egg yolks, animal offal) |
5. Summary
The medical treatment of cholecystitis requires antibiotics, antispasmodics or choleretics according to the condition, as well as dietary adjustments. During the acute attack period, you should seek medical treatment promptly to avoid delaying the condition by self-medication. Patients with chronic cholecystitis can take choleretic drugs for a long time and have regular check-ups.
If symptoms persist or worsen, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid the development of more serious complications (such as gallbladder perforation or suppurative cholangitis).
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