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About Austavir 1mg Tablet

ENTECAVIR belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Hepatitis B is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is highly contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through intimate contact with the infected person, direct contact with infected blood, being pricked with a contaminated needle, using a razor or any other personal items with leftovers of infected fluid or even transfer from mother to baby during birth.

ENTECAVIR contains Entecavir, an antiviral drug that works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase enzyme action in the liver cells that is essential for the virus to multiply. Thereby, it stops the virus from making new viruses and reduces the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body.

Take ENTECAVIR as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take ENTECAVIR for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, extreme tiredness, insomnia (inability to sleep), diarrhea, or indigestion. Most of these side effects of ENTECAVIR do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to ENTECAVIR or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking ENTECAVIR. It is recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using ENTECAVIR to avoid pregnancy. ENTECAVIR is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. If you experience stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea while taking ENTECAVIR, it might indicate lactic acidosis development. This rare but serious side effect has occasionally been fatal. Lactic acidosis occurs more often in women, particularly if they are very overweight. Your doctor will monitor you regularly while you are receiving. If you have HIV/AIDS, or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking ENTECAVIR.

Uses of Austavir 1mg Tablet

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Medicinal Benefits of Austavir 1mg Tablet

ENTECAVIR contains Entecavir, an antiviral drug used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. ENTECAVIR works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase enzyme action in the liver cells that is essential for the virus to multiply. Thereby, it stops the virus from making new viruses and reduces the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body. This decreases damage to the liver and improves liver functioning.

Directions for Use

ENTECAVIR can be taken on an empty stomach, preferably 2 hours before or after a meal. The tablet form of ENTECAVIR should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. The liquid form of ENTECAVIR should be taken by mouth using the measuring cup provided with the pack. Shake the bottle well before each use.

Side Effects of Austavir 1mg Tablet

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Extreme tiredness
• Insomnia (inability to sleep)
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to ENTECAVIR or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking ENTECAVIR. It is recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using ENTECAVIR to avoid pregnancy. ENTECAVIR is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. You are advised to take proper precautions if you are infected with hepatitis B virus infection to prevent infection spread to others through sexual contact or body fluids. Hepatitis B vaccine should be taken to prevent Hepatitis B virus infection. If you experience stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea while taking ENTECAVIR, it might indicate lactic acidosis development. This rare but serious side effect has occasionally been fatal. Lactic acidosis occurs more often in women, particularly if they are very overweight. Your doctor will monitor you regularly while you are receiving. If you have HIV/AIDS, or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking ENTECAVIR.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

ENTECAVIR may interact with a pain killer (celecoxib), and medicine used to treat bone diseases (zoledronic acid).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have HIV/AIDS, or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking ENTECAVIR.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

The interaction of alcohol with ENTECAVIR is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using ENTECAVIR.

PREGNANCY

ENTECAVIR is a category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

It is unknown whether ENTECAVIR is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. ENTECAVIR is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

DRIVING

ENTECAVIR may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel dizzy, drowsy, or tired after taking ENTECAVIR

LIVER

Take ENTECAVIR with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Please consult a doctor.

KIDNEY

Take ENTECAVIR with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Please consult a doctor.