Entekast 0.5mg

Composition:

Composition – Entecavir 0.5 mg

Classification:

Classification – Hepatitis B medicine

What is Entekast 0.5 mg (entecavir) tablet?

It is an entecavir 0.5mg tablet.

It is manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.

It is globally used and trusted for effective Hepatitis B treatment.

Aprazer Healthcare – Hepatitis B Medicine Manufacturer

Aprazer is an Indian pharmaceutical manufacturer.

We manufacture hepatology medicines.

It includes –

• Hepatitis B medicines
• Hepatitis C medicines
• Hepatoprotectives

We are trusted for global pharmaceutical export.

We are pharmaceutical exporters.

We have extensive infrastructure.

We are focused on developing affordable products without compromising the quality.

Entekast 0.5 mg (entecavir) tablet uses-

It is used in–

• Hepatitis B
• Prophylaxis of hepatitis B
• Prevent recurrence of hepatitis B

Working of Entekast 0.5mg (entecavir) tablet –

It blocks the DNA polymerase.

It inhibits viral cell multiplication.

It stops virus elongation.

What are the Entekast 0.5mg (entecavir) tablet benefits?

It effectively lowers the viral count.

It is safe to be used in –

• Children
• Elderly
• Liver disorders

Entekast 0.5mg (entecavir) tablet side-effects-

It causes side effects at the start of the treatment.

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

Serious side effects-

• Lactic acidosis
• Hepatotoxicity

What are the Entekast 0.5mg (entecavir) tablet precautions?

It cannot prevent transmission of the virus.

Avoid sharing needles.

Do not plan a pregnancy.

Do not stop the treatment abruptly.

It can cause a Hepatitis B flare.

The dose should be regulated in –

• Kidney disorders
• HIV –co-infections
• Liver transplant

Entekast 0.5mg (entecavir) tablet warnings –

It is used upon prescription only.

Avoid its use –

• Allergy to the drug
• Breastfeeding women
• Pregnant women

Do not use in HIV infection.

It can cause resistance.

What functions are to be monitored with Entekast 0.5mg (entecavir) tablet?

• Liver function
• Renal function
• Bone density
• Viral load
• HIV co- infections

What drugs should not be given with Entekast 0.5mg (entecavir) tablet?

Avoid its use with –

• Aminoglycosides
• NSAID
• Didanosine
• Cyclosporine
• Tacrilomus
• Ribavirin