ENTECAVIR

Overview

ENTECAVIR is a Schedule H drug.
Entecavir is an antiviral medicine that prevents certain viruses from multiplying in your body. Entecavir is used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV)

Usage

ENTECAVIR is generally used to treat: Hepatitis B

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with the history of HIV infection, kidney, liver problems, obesity, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. During sexual intercourse life partner may develop with this infection, to avoid this problem consult with your doctor.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ENTECAVIR over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

ENTECAVIR : Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Dizziness, Nausea

Serious Side-Effects

ENTECAVIR : Body Itching, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

ENTECAVIR can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

ENTECAVIR is categorized as: ANTIVIRAL COMBINATIONS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ENTECAVIR as Ingredient

ALENTOS 0.5MG TABENTECAVIR 0.5 MG
BARACLUDE 0.5MG TABENTECAVIR 0.5 MG
BARACLUDE 1MG TABENTECAVIR 1.0 MG
CRONIVIR 0.5MG TABENTECAVIR 0.5 MG
ENCARVIR 0.5MG TABENTECAVIR 0.5 MG
ENCURE 0.5MG TABENTECAVIR 0.5 MG
ENTALIV -0.5 TABENTECAVIR 0.5 MG
ENTALIV 0.5MG TABENTECAVIR 0.5 MG
ENTALIV 1MG TABENTECAVIR 1.0 MG
ENTAVIR 0.5MG TABENTECAVIR 0.5 MG
ENTAVIR 1MG TABENTECAVIR 1.0 MG
ENTECA 1MG TABENTECAVIR 1.0 MG
ENTEHEP 0.5MG TABENTECAVIR 0.5 MG
ENTEHEP 1MG TABENTECAVIR 1.0 MG
FRITHVIR 0.5MG TABENTECAVIR 0.5 MG
HEPALO 0.5MG TABENTECAVIR 0.5 MG
X VIR 0.5MG TABENTECAVIR 0.5 MG
X VIR 1MG TABENTECAVIR 1.0 MG