Buy Entehep 0.5mg Tablet Online
About Entehep 0.5mg Tablet
Salt : Entecavir (0.5mg)
Product Introduction
Entecavir is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It works by inhibiting the replication of the virus, thereby reducing its levels in the body. By suppressing viral replication, it helps to slow down the progression of liver damage.
Entehep 0.5 Tablet should be taken in an empty stomach. Take it in the exact dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Follow the instructions carefully. Taking it regularly at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness and help improve liver function, and decrease the risk of complications associated with chronic HBV infection. It is not known whether Entehep 0.5 Tablet will reduce your chances of getting liver cancer or liver damage (cirrhosis), which may be caused by chronic HBV infection. Do not miss a dose and keep taking until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
Uses of Entehep Tablet
- Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Benefits of Entehep Tablet
In Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
In patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, Entehep 0.5 Tablet works by preventing the HBV virus from multiplying in the body. It helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This lowers the chances of getting complications and improves the quality of life.
This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines. It is not a cure and should neither be used to prevent HBV infection. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of the medicine.
Side effects of Entehep Tablet
Common side effects of Entehep
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
How to use Entehep Tablet
How Tablet works
Safety Advices
Pregnancy
Entehep 0.5 Tablet 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.
Breast Feeding
Entehep 0.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Lungs
Entehep 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Entehep 0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Entehep 0.5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Entehep 0.5 Tablet is recommended.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Entehep 0.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Entehep 0.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
What if you forget to take Entehep Tablet?
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Entehep 0.5 Tablet 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.
- Entehep 0.5 Tablet 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, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
Side Effects of Entehep 0.5mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
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
FAQs
Q 1. What is Entehep 0.5mg tablet used for?
Entehep 0.5mg tablet is used to treat hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults, children, and adolescents (2-18 years old).
Q 2. How does Entehep 0.5mg tablet work?
Entehep 0.5mg tablet works by inhibiting the DNA synthesis in the Hepatitis B virus by competing with a natural substrate (deoxyguanosine triphosphate), reducing the viral count, and improving liver conditions.
Q 3. What are the common side effects of Entehep 0.5mg tablet?
Nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, insomnia (inability to sleep), fatigue (extreme tiredness), and indigestion are the common side effects of Entehep 0.5mg tablet
Q 4. Does tablet cause lactic acidosis?
Entehep 0.5mg tablet may cause lactic acidosis (excess lactic acid in the blood), a rare but severe adverse effect, particularly in obese women. But if you have nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain while taking this drug, please contact your physician immediately.
Q 5. Is tablet medicine safe for pregnancy?
Suppose you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant; talk to your doctor before taking this drug because it is unknown whether it is safe to take during pregnancy. Women of childbearing age taking Entehep 0.5mg tablet should use an effective contraception method to avoid getting pregnant.
Q 6. Can tablet harm the liver?
Entehep 0.5mg tablet can cause serious liver issues like steatosis and hepatomegaly (liver enlargement) (an increased build-up of fat in the liver). If you have a medical history of liver conditions, please consult your doctor, and the dose may be adjusted as needed.
Q 7. How is tablet taken?
Entehep 0.5mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor, and you should keep taking it until they advise you to stop. It is normally taken once daily on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after and before the next meal, and it is advisable to take it every day at around the same time.
Q 8. Is Entehep 0.5mg tablet effective in treating hepatitis B virus infection?
Yes, the Entehep 0.5mg tablet is effective in suppressing the replication of the hepatitis B virus and reducing the amount of virus in the blood.
Q 9. How long should Entehep 0.5mg tablet be taken?
Avoid stopping this drug without first talking to your doctor. Entehep 0.5mg tablet withdrawal before treatment may make your hepatitis worse, and this may occur in the initial months after stopping the medicine. Take the medication exactly as directed.
Q 10. Tablet vs. Tenofovir: which is more effective?
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and Entehep 0.5mg tablet (ETV) are effective antivirals that are recommended as first-line monotherapies for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection treatment.
Fact Box of Entehep 0.5mg Tablet
| Molecule name: Entecavir | Therapeutic class:  Anti-viral |
| Pharmacological class:Â Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) | Indications:Â Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection |
References
- Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Antiviral agents (nonretroviral), 12th edition, 2011, 1616-1617.
- Accord, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [ Revised on Feb 2019] [Accessed on 10th May 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6292.pdf
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on Dec 2010] [Accessed on 10th May 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/021797s011lbl.pdf
