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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:53 PM IST

About Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's

Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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.

Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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 Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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 Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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 Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's. It is recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's to avoid pregnancy. Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. If you experience stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea while taking Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's, 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 Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's.

Uses of Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Medicinal Benefits

Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's contains Entecavir, an antiviral drug used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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.

Directions for Use

Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's can be taken on an empty stomach, preferably 2 hours before or after a meal. Tablet: It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Oral solution: It should be taken by mouth using the measuring cup provided with the pack. Shake the bottle well before each use.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Extreme tiredness
  • Insomnia (inability to sleep)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's. It is recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's to avoid pregnancy. Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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 Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's, 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 Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's may interact with a pain killer (celecoxib), and medicine used to treat bone diseases (zoledronic acid).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have HIV/AIDS, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CELECOXIB
  • ZOLEDRONIC ACID

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include plenty of vegetables and fruits, and whole grains such as brown rice, oats, quinoa, and barley.
  • Eat lean protein such as skinless chicken, fish, beans, and egg whites.
  • Include healthy fats like avocados, olive oil, and nuts.
  • Eat low-fat or non-fat dairy products to minimize damage to the liver.
  • Drink plenty of water for better processing of food by the body.
  • Avoid sugary foods such as cake, cookies, packaged baked food, or soda. Also, avoid heavy salt foods.
  • Avoid foods containing saturated fats such as fried foods, fatty cuts of meat, sour cream, butter, and other high-fat dairy products as they may lead to weight gain and result in fatty liver.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption as they may increase the risk of liver damage.

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's and several months after treatment with Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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.

About Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's

Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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.

Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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 Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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 Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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 Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's. It is recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's to avoid pregnancy. Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. If you experience stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea while taking Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's, 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 Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's.

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Online payment accepted

Composition

ENTECAVIR-0.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Medicinal Benefits

Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's contains Entecavir, an antiviral drug used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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.

Side Effects of Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Extreme tiredness
  • Insomnia (inability to sleep)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Indigestion

Directions for Use

Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's can be taken on an empty stomach, preferably 2 hours before or after a meal. Tablet: It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Oral solution: It should be taken by mouth using the measuring cup provided with the pack. Shake the bottle well before each use.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's. It is recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's to avoid pregnancy. Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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 Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's, 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 Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIVIRALS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CELECOXIB
  • ZOLEDRONIC ACID

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include plenty of vegetables and fruits, and whole grains such as brown rice, oats, quinoa, and barley.
  • Eat lean protein such as skinless chicken, fish, beans, and egg whites.
  • Include healthy fats like avocados, olive oil, and nuts.
  • Eat low-fat or non-fat dairy products to minimize damage to the liver.
  • Drink plenty of water for better processing of food by the body.
  • Avoid sugary foods such as cake, cookies, packaged baked food, or soda. Also, avoid heavy salt foods.
  • Avoid foods containing saturated fats such as fried foods, fatty cuts of meat, sour cream, butter, and other high-fat dairy products as they may lead to weight gain and result in fatty liver.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption as they may increase the risk of liver damage.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's and several months after treatment with Entavir 0.5 mg Tablet 10's 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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