Indications & Dose:
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor and is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B
virus infection in adults with compensated liver disease.
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• Recommended dosage: 25 mg (one tablet) taken orally once daily with food
Contraindications:
None
Side Effects:
Cautions:
Precautions:
Interaction:
Warnings:
HBV and HIV-1 coinfection: alone is not recommended for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. HIV-1 resistance may develop in these patients. • New onset or worsening renal impairment: Assessment of serum creatinine, serum phosphorus, estimated creatinine clearance, urine glucose, and urine protein is recommended before initiating therapy and during therapy as clinically appropriate
Adverse Effects:
Lactations:
RENAL IMPAIRMENT: Not recommended in patients with estimated creatinine clearance below 15 mL per minute.
HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT: Not recommended in patients with decompensated (Child-Pugh B or C) hepatic impairment.
Special Precautions:
Counselling:
Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:
Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 5%, all grades) are headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, cough, nausea, and
back pain
Patient And Carer Advice:
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