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Entavir 0.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer/Marketed By : CIPLA LTD
$8.57 $5.49
Entavir 0.5mg Tablet is an Anti-Viral drug belonging to the category of medicines called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), containing the active ingredient Entecavir. It is used for the treatment...
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ENTECAVIR
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Entavir 0.5mg Tablet
$8.57
$5.49
Entavir 0.5mg Tablet is an Anti-Viral drug belonging to the category of medicines called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), containing the active ingredient Entecavir. It is used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It occurs when the immune system is unable to effectively clear the virus from the liver within six months after the initial infection. Before starting the treatment with this drug, it is important to inform your doctor about any existing skin problems, as well as any history of anemia, seizures, or liver or kidney disease. Regular blood tests may be important to monitor your blood counts and liver function while using this medication. These tests help your healthcare provider assess how your body is responding to the medication and detect any potential side effects or complications early on. Alcohol consumption should be completely avoided, as it may increase the risk of liver damage. This drug may cause lactic acidosis (excess lactic acid in the blood), a rare but severe adverse effect, particularly in obese women. But if you have nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain while taking this tablet, please contact your physician immediately. Consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant or plan to have a baby. Entavir 0.5mg tablet should not be taken while pregnant unless specifically advised by your doctor. Using effective contraceptive methods while using this tablet is recommended to avoid pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding your baby while on the treatment, as it is unknown if this drug passes into the breast milk. Do not take this tablet if you are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine. It is important for individuals living with HIV to take precautions to prevent transmission of the virus. This includes avoiding unprotected sex and sharing personal items such as razors or toothbrushes. Condoms and other safe practices can help reduce the risk of transmitting HIV during sexual activity. It is recommended to have a discussion with your doctor about appropriate measures for preventing transmission.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Uses
• Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Benefits
It works by inhibiting DNA synthesis and effectively reduces the viral count in the body, helping to suppress HBV replication. As a result, it can lead to improved liver conditions by reducing liver inflammation and preventing further liver damage caused by the virus.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Most Common Side Effects
• Headache
• Inability to sleep
• Extreme tiredness
• Nausea, vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
Common Side Effects
• Lactic acidosis (muscle pain, troubled breathing, stomach pain, irregular heartbeat, cold, especially in arms and legs, dizziness)
• Liver problems (yellow skin and whites of the eyes, dark urine, light-colored stools, lower stomach pain)
How To Use
It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the Entavir 0.5mg tablet based on the disease condition and other factors such as body weight and age. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time, with or without food. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. If you forgot to take the tablet, take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Safety Advice
• Breast Feeding: Avoid breastfeeding your baby while on the treatment, as it is unknown whether Entavir 0.5mg tablet passes into the breast milk. Consult your doctor for more advice before initiating the therapy.
• Alcohol: It is highly unsafe to drink alcohol while taking an Entavir 0.5mg tablet. It may reduce the effectiveness of the drug and can cause liver damage.
• Liver: Entavir 0.5mg tablet should be cautiously administered in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary. However, inform your physician if you have any liver diseases before initiating the therapy.
• Lungs: It is unknown whether Entavir 0.5mg tablet is safe to be administered in patients with lung diseases. Inform your physician if you have any lung diseases before initiating the therapy.
• Driving: Limited studies are available on the effects of Entavir 0.5mg tablet on driving and ability. Dizziness and seizures have been reported by the patients. However, if you experience these, inform your doctor and seek medical advice.
• Pregnancy: Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Entavir 0.5mg tablet should not be taken while pregnant unless specifically advised by your doctor.
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