Telbivudine Benefits & Uses

Telbivudine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis B

Telbivudine 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 16 years old can take

Telbivudine Related Warnings

Is the use of Telbivudine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Telbivudine has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Telbivudine safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Telbivudine on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Telbivudine will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Telbivudine on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Telbivudine on the Liver?

Side effects of Telbivudine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Telbivudine on the Heart?

Side effects of Telbivudine rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Telbivudine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Adefovir

Moderate

Telbivudine Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Alcoholism
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy, Peripheral

Frequently asked Questions about Telbivudine

Is this Telbivudine habit forming or addictive?

Telbivudine does not cause addiction.

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

Telbivudine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Telbivudine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Telbivudine for mental disorders.

No

Telbivudine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Telbivudine

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Telbivudine with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Telbivudine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Telbivudine with alcohol.

Unknown