Entavir 0.5mg (Entecavir)

What is Entavir 0.5mg?

Entavir 0.5mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Entecavir, which is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Entecavir is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It works by inhibiting the replication of the virus, thereby reducing its levels in the body. By suppressing viral replication, it helps to slow down the progression of liver damage.

Entavir 0.5mg Tablet should be take in an empty stomach. Take it in the exact dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Follow the instructions carefully. Taking it regularly at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness and help improve liver function, and decrease the risk of complications associate with chronic HBV infection. It is not know whether Entavir 0.5mg Tablet will reduce your chances of getting liver cancer or liver damage (cirrhosis), which may be caused by chronic HBV infection. Do not miss a dose and keep taking until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. 

How Entavir 0.5 Mg Tablet Works

Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Entecavir is an antiviral medication which prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses & clears up your infection. Entecavir drug is a nucleoside analog or a deoxyguanosine analog that belongs to a class of carbocyclic nucleosides & inhibits reverse transcription, DNA replication & transcription in the viral replication process. Other nucleoside and nucleotide analogs include telbivudine, lamivudine, adefovir dipivoxil, & tenofovir. Entecavir decreases the amount of HBV in the blood by reducing its ability to multiply & infect new cells.

How Much Of The Entavir 0.5 Mg Tablet (Entecavir) to Be Used

As Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advise to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet. You must not take the Tablet on your own & for a longer period than recommend by doctor.

How To Take The Entavir 0.5 Mg Tablet

Take Entavir 0.5mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advise by your doctor. Take in the Tablet as a whole. You are suggest not to chew, crush, or break the Tablet. Entavir 0.5mg Tablet is to be take empty stomach, but it is better to take it at a fix time. 

Dosage

Entavir 0.5mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Entecavir, which is use in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. This medicine is available in different substitutes & strengths & has got to be purchase or give on doctor’s prescription only. You must consult your physician for adjustment of dosage & time of the medicine because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be best judge by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Entavir 0.5mg Tablet at a fixed time without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Entavir 0.5mg Tablet regularly on time for better results.

Overdose

You must seek medical emergency treatment and/ or contact your medical doctor instantly in case of any overdose symptoms. Emergency treatment will be initiate immediately by your medical doctor if they observe overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose

The miss dosage of the Tablet should be administer as soon as possible. You must strictly skip the miss dosage if it is already time for your next plan dosage. It is advise not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the miss dosage.

Side Effects Of The Entavir 0.5 Mg Tablet

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

Warning And Precaution:

Entavir 0.5mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy
• Kidney/ Liver disease
• You must not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding
• Entavir 0.5mg Tablet is not recommend for use in children under 3 years of age
• You must not drive or operate heavy machinery at the same time as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness
• You must regularly get your blood tests done to monitor your blood cells, liver and kidney function, and electrolyte levels during treatment with this medicine
• Always consult with your medical doctor straight away to get best possible treatment if you are observing any of the above mentioned conditions.

Storage:

Store the Entavir 0.5mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablet is intact & not damage while purchasing or storing.