Entecavir
Brand: Baraclude
Application: Chronic hepatitis B infection in adults
Intacavir drug information
Contraindications to the use of entacavir
Intacavir drug interactions
Tips to consider before taking Intacavir
Possible side effects of Entacavir
How to store Entacavir
Intacavir drug information
Medication Information: Hepatitis B is a virus that is transmitted through the bloodstream to the liver, where it causes inflammation and damage. After infection with hepatitis B, a small number of infected people develop a chronic hepatitis B infection and need treatment to reduce the activity of the virus. Chronic hepatitis B treatment takes several years and requires a combination of antiviral drugs.
Entacavir reduces the number of viruses in the body by stopping the virus from multiplying and helps improve the body's immune system and liver function. This medicine will be prescribed by a specialist doctor.
Contraindications to the use of entacavir
- Pay attention to the expiration date of Intacavir and do not take the medicine if it has expired.
- Never give Entacavir to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Do not take Entvavir more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- Check for interactions with Entacavir and be sure to tell your doctor what other medication you are taking.
Intacavir drug interactions
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Tips to consider before taking Intacavir
Some medications can not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed. Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking Entvavir:
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby.
- If you have any kidney problems.
- If you also have an Acquired Immune Deficiency Infection (HIV) infection.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to another medicine.
Possible side effects of Entacavir
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
- Feeling sick, indigestion, dizziness, fatigue and weakness, diarrhea, headache, sleep problems, change in blood test results
Important Note: Your doctor will talk to you about the possibility of lactic acidosis. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Feeling sick, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, rapid breathing or shortness of breath
Talk to your doctor if you have any symptoms that you think may be due to taking antacavir.
How to store Entacavir
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.