Entecavir 1mg

Hepatitis B is a virus affecting the liver, that can cause liver damage. As soon as this virus gets into the liver cells, it starts replicating. In this process, the virus copies its DNA. This is done by a compound important to the virus, known as viral DNA polymerase. Viral DNA polymerase is a compound called enzyme. Entecavir acts by impeding the activity of this enzyme. This prevents the virus from replicating.

Entecavir 1 mg reduces the amount of virus in the organism. This can reduce the risk of liver injury and improve hepatic function.

Entecavir 1 mg falls within the group of drugs called antivirals. It is intended for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis B infection and sings of active HBV reproduction. The drug acts by preventing the above-mentioned virus from replicating. Hepatitis B infection can’t be cured completely. Entecavir is able to reduce the amount of virus in the organism and decrease the liver damage caused by hepatitis B virus.

The common dosage for adult people and teens over the age of 16 is 0.5 mg once a day. Patients with active disease while using a similar drug (Lamivudine) should increase the dose to 1 mg once a day. People suffering from renal failure may need a lower dosage.

Entecavir 1 mg should be taken once a day, irrespective of the mealtime. However, if you’re going to change lamivudine. Entecavir, you should take it without eating. Take the pill approximately 2 hours after a meal. Entecavir can cause dizziness or sleepiness. Therefore, you should avoid driving or operating machinery until you know your reaction to this medication.

This drug Entecavir 1 mg allows you control your infection. However, it is still unknown if the drug can cure this infection. Therefore, there’s still the risk of spreading the virus to other patients. The virus can be transmitted via sexual contact or contaminated blood. Use the safe means of contraception to avoid infecting your sexual partner. There is a vaccine against hepatitis B, which can protect the persons who can be at risk of getting infected. You shouldn’t stop using this drug without consulting your physician, as this can exacerbate your hepatitis. If your physician advices you to stop the therapy, your hepatic function will have to be controlled for about 4 months to check to exclude any possible complications.

During the therapy with Entecavir 1 mg and for about half a year after withdrawing this drug, you’ll have to do regular blood tests. This is necessary to control your hepatic function, and the amount of hepatitis B virus in your blood.