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About Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet
Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Hepatitis B is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is highly contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through intimate contact with the infected person, direct contact with infected blood, being pricked with a contaminated needle, using a razor or any other personal items with leftovers of infected fluid or even transfer from mother to baby during birth.
Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet contains Entecavir, an antiviral drug that 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.
Take Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, extreme tiredness, insomnia (inability to sleep), diarrhoea, or indigestion. Most of these side effects of Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet. It is recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet to avoid pregnancy. Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. If you experience stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea while taking Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet, it might indicate lactic acidosis development. This rare but serious side effect has occasionally been fatal. Lactic acidosis occurs more often in women, particularly if they are very overweight. Your doctor will monitor you regularly while you are receiving. If you have HIV/AIDS, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet.
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Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet contains Entecavir, an antiviral drug used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Encarvir 0.5mg 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.
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If you are allergic to Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet. It is recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet to avoid pregnancy. Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. You are advised to take proper precautions if you are infected with hepatitis B virus infection to prevent infection spread to others through sexual contact or body fluids. Hepatitis B vaccine should be taken to prevent Hepatitis B virus infection. If you experience stomach pain, vomiting or nausea while taking Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet, it might indicate lactic acidosis development. This rare but serious side effect has occasionally been fatal. Lactic acidosis occurs more often in women, particularly if they are very overweight. Your doctor will monitor you regularly while you are receiving. If you have HIV/AIDS, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet.
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Encarvir 0.5mg 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.
Encarvir 0.5mg 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 Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet, please consult a doctor immediately.
You are not recommended to take Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet with celecoxib (painkiller), as it may increase the blood levels of Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet, leading to more adverse effects and may also affect kidney function. However, please consult your doctor before taking Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet with other medicines.
Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet does not cure hepatitis B virus infection. Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet reduces the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body and improves liver functioning by decreasing liver damage.
Encarvir 0.5mg 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 Encarvir 0.5mg 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 Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet.
You are not recommended to stop taking Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.
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Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet and several months after treatment with Encarvir 0.5mg Tablet to monitor liver functioning.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hepatitis B: It is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is highly contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through intimate contact with the infected person, direct contact with infected blood, being pricked with a contaminated needle, using a razor or any other personal items with leftovers of infected fluid or even transfer from mother to baby during birth. The virus can live for up to 7 days outside the body. Chronic hepatitis B develops slowly, and the symptoms may not be clear unless complications develop. The symptoms of hepatitis B may appear after 3 months of exposure to the virus and can last for 2 to 12 weeks. The complications of chronic hepatitis B include liver failure, liver cancer or liver cirrhosis (scarring). Hepatitis B can be prevented by taking the vaccination.
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