Entecavir Benefits & Uses

Entecavir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis B

Entecavir Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: patients having weight greater than 30 kg can take

Entecavir Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Entecavir is used -

Moderate

Peripheral Edema
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea
Infection
Drowsiness

Entecavir Related Warnings

Is the use of Entecavir safe for pregnant women?

Entecavir may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Entecavir again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Entecavir safe during breastfeeding?

Entecavir may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Entecavir on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Entecavir on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Entecavir on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Entecavir on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Entecavir on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Entecavir for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Entecavir with Other Drugs

Entecavir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Entecavir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Entecavir unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Entecavir

Is this Entecavir habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Entecavir is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Entecavir since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Entecavir should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Entecavir in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Entecavir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Entecavir

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Entecavir to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Entecavir

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Entecavir and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown