ENTECA 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.

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

ENTECA 0.5MG TABLET contains Entecavir, an antiviral drug used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. ENTECA 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.

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

If you are allergic to ENTECA 0.5MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking ENTECA 0.5MG TABLET. It is recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using ENTECA 0.5MG TABLET to avoid pregnancy. ENTECA 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 ENTECA 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 ENTECA 0.5MG TABLET.

Drug-Drug Interaction: ENTECA 0.5MG TABLET 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 ENTECA 0.5MG TABLET.

• CELECOXIB
• ZOLEDRONIC ACID

• 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.

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking ENTECA 0.5MG TABLET and several months after treatment with ENTECA 0.5MG TABLET to monitor liver functioning.

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.