Entavir 1 mg

Description Of Entavir 1 mg

Entavir 1 mg Tablet is an antiviral drug which is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in patients with severe liver abnormalities. It reduces the amount of virus in the patient's body, but it does not cure the disease. This medicine also may not prevent the complications of hepatitis B like liver cirrhosis. It also does not prevent the spread of HBV to other people.

Entavir 1 mg Chemical Name

• Entecavir

Entavir 1 mg Manufacturer

• Cipla Ltd

Uses of Entavir 1 mg

Entavir is used to treat long-term hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. Long-term infection can cause liver damage, rarely liver cancer, and liver failure. Entecavir helps to decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus in your body.

What is Entavir 1 mg?

Entavir 1Mg Tablet is an antiviral, which is used to treat hepatitis B. It comes as a tablet as well as a solution and is usually taken once a day. Take this medicine at least 2 hours after or before any meal.

Common side effects of Entavir 1 Mg Tablet include nausea, tiredness, Headache, fatigue. Serious side effects on the other hand include lactic acidosis, liver problems, liver enlargement, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids, fat in the liver. Some rare side effects noticed in people taking this medicine are trouble sleeping and unusual drowsiness. Apart from that allergic reaction to this medicine may cause hives, itching, and rash. Seek immediate medical attention in case you notice any serious symptoms.

How Entavir 1 mg working

Entavir 1 mg tablet prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.

How is Entavir 1mg used?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take Entavir 1mg Tablet empty stomach (1 hour before food or 2 hours after food).

Entavir 1 mg Indications

Do not use Entavir 1 mg Tablet for any conditions other than those specified by the doctor. Do not share the medicine with anyone else. Report to the doctor all your medical conditions and current medicines before taking this medication. Report any undesired effects or lack of improvement to the doctor on priority.

Entavir 1 mg Dosage

If you miss a dose of Entecavir, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Contraindication Of Entavir 1 mg

• Metformin
• Aminoglycoside antibiotics
• NSAIDs

Adverse effects Of Entavir 1 mg

• Allergy
• Diarrhoea
• Elevated Liver Enzymes
• Insomnia
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Dizziness

Special Precautions And Related Warnings Of Entavir 1 mg

You have been prescribed Entavir 1 mg Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

It may also be used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of HIV infections.

Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.

Entavir 1 mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.

You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.

During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.

Storage Conditions for Entavir 1 mg

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F).