Entavir – Entecavir 1mg Tablet

Trade Name: X-vir

Manufacturer: Natco Pharma Ltd

Presentation: Tablet

Strength: 1mg

What is the purpose of the Entecavir 1mg Tablet?

Entecavir 1mg Tablet is a drug that is used to treat hepatitis B virus infection in the liver. It is a member of the antiviral family of drugs. Antivirals are antiviral medications that are prescribed to treat viral infections. The hepatitis B virus will not be cured by this medication, but it will be prevented from reproducing and causing further liver damage.

When should you start taking Entecavir 1mg Tablet?

Entecavir is available as a tablet and a solution (liquid) for oral administration. It’s normally taken on an empty stomach once a day, at least 2 hours after a meal and 2 hours before the next meal. Every day, around the same time, take entecavir.

What is the duration of your Entecavir 1 mg tablet treatment?

In patients with hepatitis B e antigen-positive chronic hepatitis B, entecavir treatment can last up to 5 years.

Is entecavir linked to hair loss?

  • Other Consequences
  • When taking Entecavir 1 mg tablet
  • you may experience milder and
  • less harmful side effects. Headaches
  • lethargy
  • dizziness
  • insomnia
  • rash
  • vomiting
  • transient hair loss
  • and diarrhea is one of the symptoms.

Is entecavir a safe drug?

There were no serious side effects. Conclusion: Entecavir is safe and effective in treating hepatitis B in immunocompromised children over the long run.

When do I need to stop taking entecavir?

Adults without cirrhosis (severe liver scarring) who lost HBeAg and developed “e” antibodies may quit treatment after 12 months of normal ALT levels and undetectable viral load, according to experts.

Is entecavir used in the treatment of Covid 19?

Antiviral treatment with Entecavir 1 mg tablet was linked to a lower rate of SARS-CoV-2 positive (aOR 0.49; 95 percent CI, 0.37–0.66), but it was not linked to severe COVID-19 clinical outcomes.

Is entecavir a virus-fighting drug?

Entecavir 1mg Tablet is an antiviral that belongs to the hepatitis B virus nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors class of medicines. Hepatitis B is not curable with entecavir. It does not prevent the virus from spreading to others through sexual contact or contamination of blood or bodily fluids (such as sharing used needles).

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