Entecavir - Dosage and Administration

Entecavir is a nucleoside analog medication used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection. It works by inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme of the hepatitis B virus.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available with a prescription from pharmacies or healthcare providers for hepatitis B treatment.
Applicable for
Hepatitis B
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Entecavir FAQ


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What is entecavir used for?

Entecavir is mainly used to treat chronic hepatitis B infection in adults and children two years and older with active viral replication and evidence of active disease with elevations in liver enzymes. It is also used to prevent HBV reinfection after liver transplant and to treat HIV patients infected with HBV.

What is entecavir Sandoz used for?

You may need to read it again. Entecavir Sandoz contains entecavir monohydrate and belongs to a group of medicines called antiviral medicines. Entecavir Sandoz is used to treat adults infected with hepatitis B virus. Infection by the hepatitis B virus can lead to damage to the liver.

What is entecavir used for in hepatitis B?

Entecavir is an antiviral drug with activity against hepatitis B viral polymerase. As entecavir is an analogue of the nucleoside guanosine, it competes with the enzyme's usual substrate. This reduces the synthesis of viral DNA. Entecavir is therefore indicated when there is evidence of viral replication.

How safe is entecavir Sandoz?

Entecavir Sandoz is used to treat adults infected with hepatitis B virus. Infection by the hepatitis B virus can lead to damage to the liver. Entecavir Sandoz reduces the amount of virus in your body, and has been shown to improve the condition of the liver. It is not known how safe Entecavir Sandoz is when taken for long periods.

What is entecavir Apo?

The name of your medicine is Entecavir APO tablets. It contains the active ingredient entecavir and belongs to a group of medicines called antiviral medicines. It is used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus infection in adults 16 years or older. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you.

Where can I find information about entecavir (Sandoz)?

Find out on the Sport Integrity Australia On this page about Entecavir (Sandoz) you will find information relating to side effects, age restrictions, food interactions, whether the medicine is available at a government subsidised price on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS) as well as other useful information.

Entecavir References

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

What Is Entecavir

  1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/entecavir.html
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entecavir
  3. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a605028.html

Entecavir Information

  1. https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/entecavir-sandoz-tablets
  2. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00442
  3. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/brand/amt,851901000168105/entecavir-sandoz
  4. https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/en/drugs/entecavir/patient
  5. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-92904/entecavir-oral/details

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