Barcavir 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 48.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 960.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 480.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Entecavir |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Barcavir
- Antiviral Medication
- Treatment for chronic hepatitis B virus infection
- Hepatic viral infections (Hepatitis B)
Dosage and Administration
- Recommended dose of 0.5 mg once daily for nucleoside-treatment-naive adults and adolescents
- Recommended dose of 1 mg once daily for Lamivudine-refractory patients or those with known resistance mutations
- Recommended dose of 1 mg once daily for patients with decompensated liver disease
- Administer on an empty stomach
- Instructions for missed dose
Pharmacology
- Competes with natural substrate deoxyguanosine triphosphate
- Functionally inhibits all three activities of the HBV polymerase
- Activation by kinases
- Inhibition of HBV polymerase activity
Interaction
- Co-administration with Lamivudine or Adefovir dipivoxil
- Effects on drugs eliminated through renal or affecting renal function
- Close monitoring for adverse events
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Entecavir or any component of the product
Side Effects
- Common adverse events include headache, fatigue, dizziness, and nausea
Pregnancy and Lactation
- No data on the effect on transmission of HBV from mother to infant
- Precautions for breastfeeding mothers
Precautions and Warnings
- Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis
- Exacerbations of hepatitis after discontinuation of treatment
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below 2 years not established
- Care for geriatric patients
- Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- No reported experience of Barcavir overdosage in patients
- Monitoring for evidence of toxicity
- Standard supportive treatment as necessary
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place below 30°C
- Protect from light
- Keep out of the reach of children