Enviral 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 48.18 (1 x 14: ৳ 674.52)
Strip Price: ৳ 674.52
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Entecavir |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older
Pharmacology
- Competes with natural substrate deoxyguanosine triphosphate
- Inhibits all three activities of the HBV polymerase
- Activated by kinases and incorporated into the DNA
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dose for chronic hepatitis B virus infection
- Administration on an empty stomach
- Missed dose instructions
Interaction
- Co-administration with Lamivudine or Adefovir dipivoxil
- Effects on drugs eliminated through renal function
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Entecavir or any component of the product
Side Effects
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Nausea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No data on the effect on HBV transmission from mother to infant
- Instruction not to breastfeed if taking Entecavir
Precautions & Warnings
- Lactic acidosis risk
- Exacerbations of hepatitis after discontinuation of treatment
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below 2 years not established
- Safety in geriatric population not fully determined
- Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- No reported experience of Enviral overdosage in patients
- Absence of unexpected adverse events in healthy subjects
Therapeutic Class
- Hepatic viral infections (Hepatitis B)
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place below 30°C
- Protection from light
- Keep out of the reach of children