It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tecavir. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tecavir may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tecavir is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Tecavir may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Tecavir should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tecavir may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tecavir is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Tecavir is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Tecavir 1mg Tablet
Introduction
Tecavir is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
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Uses of Tecavir
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Side effects of Tecavir
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Tiredness
Nausea
How to use Tecavir
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tecavir is to be taken empty stomach.
How Tecavir works
Tecavir is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
What if you forget to take Tecavir?
If you miss a dose of Tecavir, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Tecavir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Take it on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after or before a meal.
Tecavir may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, le ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Chronic hepatitis B
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take at least 2 hr after a meal & 2 hr before the next meal. Use oral solution when needed for renal impairment d ... Show more
Adult Dose
Chronic Hepatitis B
Indicated for treatment of CHB with evidence of active viral replication and either evidence of persistent elevations in serum am ... Show more
Child Dose
Chronic Hepatitis B
Indicated for treatment of CHB with evidence of active viral replication and either evidence of persistent elevations in serum am ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment
Usual daily dose (0.5 mg)
CrCl ?50 mL/min: No dosage adjustment required
CrCl 30-49 mL/min: Reduce to 0.25 mg/day or 0.5 mg q48hr
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Contraindication
Entecavir is contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to Entecavir or any component of the product.
Mode of Action
Selective HBV DNA polymerase inhibitor; inhibition blocks reverse transcriptase activity, which in turn reduces viral DNA synthesis
Precaution
Lactic acidosis: Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogues ... Show more
Pregnancy
Prospective pregnancy data from the APR are not sufficient to adequately assess the risk of birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal ... Show more
Interaction
Drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum conc of either entecavir or co-administered drug.
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