Adefovir - Usage and Side Effects

Adefovir is a nucleotide analog antiviral medication used to treat hepatitis B. It works by interfering with the replication of the hepatitis B virus.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Prescription required for purchase from pharmacies or healthcare providers.
Applicable for
Hepatitis B
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Adefovir FAQ


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What is adefovir used for?

Adefovir is a prescription medicine used to treat (chronic) infections with hepatitis B virus. A prodrug form of adefovir was previously called bis-POM PMEA, with trade names Preveon and Hepsera. It is an orally administered nucleotide analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitor (ntRTI). It can be formulated as the pivoxil prodrug adefovir dipivoxil .

How does adefovir treat hepatitis B?

Antiviral medicines like adefovir work by stopping the hepatitis B virus from multiplying (replicating); this reduces the amount of the virus in your body. A doctor who is a liver specialist will usually start the treatment for you. Treatment for chronic hepatitis B usually continues for several years, but can be lifelong.

How should I take adefovir?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Take the medicine at the same time each day, with or without food. Do not change your dose or stop using adefovir without your doctor's advice.

What are adefovir side effects?

Adefovir may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: liver problems--nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Common side effects of adefovir may include: headache. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Adefovir References

If you want to know more about Adefovir, consider exploring links below:

What Is Adefovir

  1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/adefovir.html
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adefovir
  3. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a605024.html
  4. https://patient.info/medicine/adefovir-for-hepatitis-b-hepsera
  5. https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/apo-adefovir-tablets
  6. https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/adefovir
  7. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/adefovir-oral-route/description/drg-20061469
  8. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-64164/adefovir-oral/details
  9. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00718
  10. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/brand/amt,999831000168108/adefovir-apotex

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