Hepatitis B Treatment Guide
Hepatitis B is a chronic disorder.
It is a virus-induced disease and can spread from one person to another.
The treatment approaches include –
- Prevention of disease progression
- To suppress the viral load
- Prevent liver damage
- Improve immune functions
The antiviral treatment for hepatitis B-
The hepatitis B drugs prevent the replication of the hepatitis B virus.
These incorporate the fake nucleic bases into the virus.
It leads to chain termination.
These suppress the viral load and reduce the viral count to undetectable levels.
This prevents disease progression and spread.
What are the once-daily oral antivirals for Hepatitis B?
These are the nucleos (t) ide analogues used once daily.
- Have specific strengths
- Have long half-lives
- Offer a 24-hour blocking window
- Are well tolerated
- Stronger resistance barrier
These drugs improve liver function-
- Prevent liver inflammation
- Prevent liver scarring
- Lower the risk of liver cancer
The commonly used drugs include-
- Entecavir- Entekor
- Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate- Tudobest
- Tenofovir Alafenamide- Tafsure
Can the spread of hepatitis B be prevented by antivirals?
These do not prevent the spread of Hepatitis B.
It just lower the risk of infection.
But do not eliminate the complete transmission.
- Always practice safe sex.
- Avoid sharing needle /personal items.
Can antivirals prevent Hepatitis B transmission from mother to child?
The antiviral drugs significantly lower the viral count.
It prevents the transmission of the virus from the mother to the child.
These are widely given in the 28th week of pregnancy.
However, the antiviral treatment is not enough for infant prophylaxis.
The commonly used Hepatitis B medicines in pregnancy-
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) – Tudobest
Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) – Tafsure
Which is the largest Hepatitis B medicine manufacturer/exporter from India?
As the leading hepatology drug manufacturer, Aprazer Healthcare manufactures a large range of liver medicines.
Targeting hepatitis B treatment, Aprazer Healthcare is the largest Hepatitis B medicine manufacturer.
We manufacture global-quality hepatitis B drugs.
We are the top drug exporters to countries in Asia, Africa, and America.
Our flagship products include the standard first-line treatment drugs –
Entekor- Entecavir tablets exclusive for global exports.
Entekast – Entecavir tablets available for domestic distribution.
Tafsure /Tafnext – Tenofovir Alafenamide tablets
Tudobest- Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate tablets
