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E-Vir Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ENTECAVIR-0.5MG

Uses:

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Medicinal Benefits:

E-Vir Tablet contains Entecavir, an antiviral drug used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. E-Vir Tablet works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase enzyme action in the liver cells that is essential for the virus to multiply. Thereby, it stops the virus from making new viruses and reduces the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body. Thus, decreases damage to the liver and improves liver functioning.

FAQs

E-Vir Tablet contains Entecavir, an antiviral drug that works by preventing viral DNA polymerase enzyme action in the liver cells that is essential for the virus to multiply. Thereby, it stops the virus from making new viruses and reduces the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body.

Yes, hepatitis B virus infection is highly contagious and spreads from one person to another. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid sharing personal items or needles containing an infected person's blood or body fluids.

E-Vir Tablet may cause lactic acidosis (excess of lactic acid in the blood), a rare but a severe side effect, especially in women who are very obese. However, if you experience stomach pain, vomiting or nausea while taking E-Vir Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.

You are not recommended to take E-Vir Tablet with celecoxib (painkiller), as it may increase the blood levels of E-Vir Tablet , leading to more adverse effects and may also affect kidney function. However, please consult your doctor before taking E-Vir Tablet with other medicines.

E-Vir Tablet does not cure hepatitis B virus infection. E-Vir Tablet reduces the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body and improves liver functioning by decreasing liver damage.

E-Vir Tablet is not recommended for hepatitis B patients with HIV infection unless they are taking medicines to treat HIV infection at the same time as E-Vir Tablet may cause HIV infection to become resistant to certain HIV drugs and reduce their effectiveness. Therefore, it is advised to get tested for HIV infection before taking E-Vir Tablet .

You are not recommended to stop taking E-Vir Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take E-Vir Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking E-Vir Tablet , please consult your doctor.