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Entekor 1mg Tablet

Entekor 1mg Tablet

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Salt Composition: Entecavir

Expiry Date: 01/2028

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30 Tablet Entekor

About The Product

Hepatitis B, Liver infection

Entekor 1mg Tablet belongs to the category of antiviral medicines. It is prescribed to treat Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The active ingredient of Entekor is Entecavir, which belongs to the drug class of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). It is taken orally with or without food as per the doctor's advice. This Tablet works by eliminating the virus from the human body. In this way, it prevents the infection from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine are decided by the doctor.

Side Effects

  • Every medicine has some side effects that manage on their own as your body gets used to the medicine, but some people may rarely experience severe side effects.
  • In that case, the patient should contact the doctor immediately.
  • Some common side effects of Entekor 1mg Tablet include: Fever Nausea Joint pain Vomiting Fatigue Abdominal pain Poor appetite Itching Dark yellow urine & stools Jaundice Pale skin Unusual tiredness Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any severe or unusual side effects.

How To Use

  • The dosage of Entekor 1mg Tablet is determined by the doctor based on your health condition.
  • This medication should be taken orally on an empty stomach, or it can be consumed one hour before a meal or two hours after a meal.
  • In the event of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately.

How It Works

Entekor 1mg Tablet is a prescription-based hepatitis drug that works by inhibiting the synthesis of DNA, which reduces the viral load in the body. It also suppresses the replication/ multiplication of HBV.

Taking this medicine results in improved liver conditions as the inflammation reduces over time, and it further prevents liver damage.

Safety Advice

Alcohol
Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Entekor 1mg Tablet, as alcohol can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine and worsen the symptoms
Pregnancy
Do not take the Entekor 1mg Tablet without consulting the doctor in case of pregnancy, as it is an unsafe medicine during this period.
Breast Feeding
Entekor 1mg Tablet is dangerous to use during breastfeeding as it may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
Entekor 1mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness or lack of concentration, which could affect your ability to drive. So it's better to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
Kidney
Consumption of Entekor 1mg Tablet should be avoided without informing the doctor if you have any kidney-related issues.
Liver
Entekor 1mg Tablet is safe for use in liver disease. No dosage adjustment is necessary for this Tablet.

Missed Doses

  • It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Entekor 1mg Tablet.
  • In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
  • Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one.
  • Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.

Quick Tips

• Go for a liver function test once you start the treatment to ensure normal functioning of the organ.


• Do not share your medicine with other people, as some medicines treat specific genotypes of Hepatitis.


• Some Hepatitis medicines are given in combination with other antiviral drugs. So, it is advised not to use them alone.


• Hepatitis medicines are also given to treat HIV/ AIDS patients in some cases. But these medicines are not the proper treatment for this disease.


• It is advised to use effective birth control methods to avoid pregnancy. Some hepatitis drugs can cause birth defects, miscarriage, or death to an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine.


• It is advised to tell your doctor about all medicines (multivitamins, herbal supplements) you're taking currently before starting your course with hepatitis medicines. There are chances that many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.

FAQs

Entekor 1mg Tablet is used to treat patients diagnosed with chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

This medicine is usually given in combination with other antiviral medicines.

Reference

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(2004). Entecavir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B.

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Matthews, S. J.

(2006). Entecavir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection.

Clinical therapeutics, 28(2), 184-203. 3.

Robinson, D. M., Scott, L.

J., & Plosker, G. L.

(2006). Entecavir: a review of its use in chronic hepatitis B.

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L., Kew Yoon, S., Lee, S. S., Coelho, H.

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Entecavir treatment for up to 5 years in patients with hepatitis B e antigen–positive chronic hepatitis B. Hepatology, 51(2), 422-430.

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(2007). The HBV drug entecavir—effects on HIV-1 replication and resistance.

New England Journal of Medicine, 356(25), 2614-2621.

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