Aspin Pharma (Pvt.)
Virunix-B 0.5Mg Tablets
Virunix-B 0.5Mg Tablets
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SPECIFICATION
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Entecavir
Used For
Hepatitis
How it works
Entecavir is in a class of medications called nucleoside analogs. It works by decreasing the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the body. Entecavir does not cure HBV and may not prevent complications of chronic hepatitis B such as cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer.
USAGE AND SAFETY
Dosage
Entecavir
Side Effects
Headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea , somnolence , rash, alopecia , dyspepsia.
Drug Interactions
Drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretions. Cyclosporin , tacrolimus.
Indication
Used in the treatment of chronic Hepatitis B infection.
When not to Use
Hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the list.
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution
Acute exacerbation of hepatitis is also known to occur in patients who have discontinued hepatitis B therapy. Post-treatment exacerbations are usually associated with rising HBV DNA, and the majority appears to be self-limited.
WARNINGS
Warning 1
Occurrences of lactic acidosis (in the absence of hypoxemia), sometimes fatal, usually associated with severe hepatomegaly and hepatic steatosis, are known to occur with the use of nucleoside analogues.
Warning 2
Entecavir is substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function.
Warning 3
Patients with advanced liver disease or cirrhosis may be at a higher risk for hepatic decompensation following hepatitis exacerbation, and therefore should be monitored closely during therapy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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