Hydrocholeretics are substances that increase the volume of secretion of

bile Bile (from Latin ''bilis''), or gall, is a dark-green-to-yellowish-brown fluid produced by the liver of most vertebrates that aids the digestion of lipids in the small intestine. In humans, bile is produced continuously by the liver (liver bile ...

from the

liver The liver is a major Organ (anatomy), organ only found in vertebrates which performs many essential biological functions such as detoxification of the organism, and the Protein biosynthesis, synthesis of proteins and biochemicals necessary for ...

without increasing the amount of solids secreted. Some substances can result in decreased solid production, possibly due to circulatory effects.

Cyclobutyrol Cyclobutyrol is a drug used in bile therapy. Cyclobutyrol (CB) is a choleretic Choleretics are substances that increase the volume of secretion of bile from the liver The liver is a major organ only found in vertebrates which performs ma ...

is a compound commonly used as a hydrocholeretic. Its effects in rats include a dose-dependent increase in bile flow, sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate outputs and reduced bile acid concentrations.

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