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ENTEHEP 0.5

ENTECAVIR TABLETS 0.5MG

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30 tablet(s) in a bottle

SKU: 248 Category: Virology Tags: NORMAL CHAIN, Virology Brand: ZYDUS HEALTHCARE LTD

Entehep 0.5mg tablet is an important antiviral drug that belongs to the category of medicines called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), containing the active ingredient Entecavir. It is primarily used for the effective treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. This chronic condition occurs when the immune system is unable to effectively clear the virus from the liver within six months after the initial infection.

Before commencing the treatment with this drug, it is absolutely important to inform your doctor about any existing skin problems, as well as any prior history of anemia, seizures, or liver or kidney disease. Regular blood tests may be crucial to monitor your blood counts and liver function while you are using this medication. These tests significantly help your healthcare provider assess how your body is responding to the medication and can detect any potential side effects or complications early on. Alcohol consumption should be completely avoided, as it may significantly increase the risk of liver damage. This drug may, in rare instances, cause lactic acidosis (an excess of lactic acid in the blood), which is a rare but potentially severe adverse effect, particularly noted in obese women. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, or severe stomach pain while taking this tablet, please contact your physician immediately.

You should consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant or are planning to have a baby. Entehep 0.5mg tablet should not be taken while pregnant unless specifically advised by your doctor due to compelling medical reasons. Using effective contraceptive methods while using this tablet is highly recommended to actively avoid pregnancy. Furthermore, it is advised to avoid breastfeeding your baby while on this treatment, as it is currently unknown if this drug passes into the breast milk. Do not take this tablet if you are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine. It is also important for individuals living with HIV to take diligent precautions to prevent transmission of the virus. This includes consistently avoiding unprotected sex and refraining from sharing personal items such as razors or toothbrushes. Condoms and other safe practices can significantly help reduce the risk of transmitting HIV during sexual activity. It is strongly recommended to have a thorough discussion with your doctor about appropriate measures for preventing transmission.

Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

It works primarily by inhibiting DNA synthesis and thereby effectively reduces the viral count within the body, which significantly helps to suppress HBV (Hepatitis B virus) replication. As a beneficial result, this action can lead to improved liver conditions by notably reducing liver inflammation and preventing further liver damage that might otherwise be caused by the virus.

It is absolutely crucial to ensure your healthcare provider is fully aware of all the medicines you are currently taking or have taken recently. This comprehensive disclosure must encompass prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, any nutritional and vitamin supplements, and all herbal products. This detailed information is vital because certain medications have the potential to interact adversely with Entehep 0.5mg tablet, which could reduce its effectiveness or lead to undesirable side effects.

Entehep 0.5mg tablet is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will carefully decide the precise dose and the overall duration of the Entehep 0.5mg tablet based on your specific disease condition and other crucial factors such as your body weight and age. It is imperative that you always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You should take the tablet at the same time each day, and it can be consumed with or without food. It is very important that you do not break, chew, crush, or split the tablet; always swallow the whole tablet with a full glass of water. If you happen to forget to take a dose, simply take your next dose at the regularly scheduled time. Under no circumstances should you take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Store the Entehep 0.5mg tablet in a tightly closed container at 25°C
Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets

Serious

Lactic acidosis (muscle pain, troubled breathing, stomach pain, irregular heartbeat, cold, especially in arms and legs, dizziness)
Liver problems (yellow skin and whites of the eyes, dark urine, light-colored stools, lower stomach pain)

Common

Headache
Inability to sleep
Extreme tiredness
Nausea, vomiting
Diarrhea
Indigestion

Breast Feeding

Consult Your Doctor

Avoid breastfeeding your baby while on the treatment, as it is unknown whether Entehep 0.5mg tablet passes into the breast milk. Consult your doctor for more advice before initiating the therapy.

Alcohol

Unsafe

It is highly unsafe to drink alcohol while taking an Entehep 0.5mg tablet. It may reduce the effectiveness of the drug and can cause liver damage.

Liver

Unsafe

Entehep 0.5mg tablet should be cautiously administered in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary. However, inform your physician if you have any liver diseases before initiating the therapy.

Lungs

Consult Your Doctor

It is unknown whether Entehep 0.5mg tablet is safe to be administered in patients with lung diseases. Inform your physician if you have any lung diseases before initiating the therapy.

Driving

Consult Your Doctor

Limited studies are available on the effects of Entehep 0.5mg tablet on driving and ability. Dizziness and seizures have been reported by the patients. However, if you experience these, inform your doctor and seek medical advice.

Pregnancy

Consult Your Doctor

Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Entehep 0.5mg tablet should not be taken while pregnant unless specifically advised by your doctor.