Entecavir Tablets

Entecavir Tablets

Classification: Antiviral Medicine

What are Entecavir Tablets?

It is an antiviral drug. It is used to treat Hepatitis B infection.

It is not the treatment to cure Hepatitis B. It controls the viral load.

It reduces viral load.

Entecavir Tablet is Used for What?

• • Hepatitis B treatment
• • It prevents HBV reoccurrence.
• • It is used to manage HBV co-infections with HIV.

What is Entekor-1?

Entekor-1manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare, is the leading Entecavir preparation for Hep B.

As a high-quality antiviral drug, Entekor-1 is widely used for prophylaxis treatment in HBV exposure or at risk of reactivation.

Aprazer Healthcare- Specializes in Antiviral Drug Manufacturing

Aprazer, as the largest pharmaceutical manufacturer, is the top antiviral Hepatitis B medicine manufacturer.

Manufacturing the top-quality and global standard products, Aprazer is the largest anti-viral drug exporter.

Our product portfolio consists of affordable –

• • Hepatitis B antiviral medicines
• • Hepatitis C antiviral medicines
• • HIV antiviral medicines

What is the Working of Entecavir?

It mimics the natural DNA bases.

It inhibits DNA replication and multiplication of the virus.

It reduces the virus load.

Why is Entecavir Superior to Older Preparations?

• • It prevents HBV reactivation.
• • Can be used after a liver transplant
• • Can be used in HIV co-infection
• • In advanced liver disorders
• • It can be used in Elderly.
• • Children can also take it.

What Are the Initial Side Effects of Entecavir?

The mild side effects subside after some time.

• • Nausea
• • Dizziness
• • Headache
• • Digestive issues
• • Tiredness
• • Diarrhea

What Are the Severe Entecavir Side Effects?

• • Lactic acid buildup in the blood. It causes severe muscle pain and tiredness.
• • It can worsen HIV.
• • It can cause fatty liver.
• • It can cause an allergy. It causes a severe skin reaction or breathing difficulty.
• • It can cause viral flare-ups.

What Are the Precautions Needed for Using Entecavir Tablets?

It should be stopped without the doctor’s consent. It can lead to resistance.

It cannot be taken with alcohol.

To be used cautiously in patients with –

• • Kidney disorder
• • Liver dysfunction
• • Liver transplant
• • HIV infections
• • Pediatric function
• • Elderly patient

What Are the Warnings for Entecavir Tablet Use?

It should not be used without a doctor’s advice.

Avoid use in –

• • Allergy or hypersensitivity to the drug.
• • It should not be used in pregnancy.
• • It should not be used in women feeding children.

Important Monitoring Considerations

Screen for viral load and HIV infections before treatment initiation.

It should be monitored while stopping the treatment to prevent –

• • Flare up
• • Worsening of symptoms

Several body functions should be monitored for a few months –

• • Liver function
• • Renal function
• • Bone density

What Medicines to Avoid With Entecavir?

Entecavir competes for elimination through kidneys.

• • NSAIDS
• • Other antivirals
• • Metformin
• • Antacids
• • Ranitidine

It causes acidosis with HIV medicines.

It causes liver toxicity when used with ribavirin.

Conclusion

Entecavir is used for Hepatitis B treatment.

It should be regularly monitored for lactic acidosis.

It should be used carefully in people with liver diseases or HIV.

It should be taken care of to prevent Hepatitis B reactivation.