ENTECAVIR, 0.5mg, tab.
Valid Article
ENTECAVIR
Therapeutic Action
Antiretroviral, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
Indications
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults with impaired renal function and in children from 2 to 12 years of age.
Instructions for use
Must be taken on an empty stomach (at least 2 hours before and at least 2 hours after a meal).
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), another antiretroviral NRTI, is recommended as first-line treatment for chronic hepatitis B virus infection in adults and in children from 12 years of age.
Precautions for Use
Administer with caution in patients with renal impairment. Closely monitor renal function .
The most common side effects include headache, fatigue, dizziness, and nausea.
Spontaneous exacerbations in chronic hepatitis B are relatively common and are characterised by transient increases in serum ALT levels.
Storage
Below 25ºC - Protect from sunlight