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Alentos is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hepatitis B.
The correct dosage of Alentos depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Alentos side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Alentos go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Alentos's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Alentos's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Alentos have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Alentos may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alentos is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Alentos is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Alentos safe for pregnant women?
Alentos can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Alentos right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Alentos safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Alentos. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Alentos on the Kidneys?
Alentos rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alentos on the Liver?
Alentos may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Alentos on the Heart?
Alentos is not harmful for the heart.
Alentos should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alentos unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alentos habit forming or addictive?
Alentos does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Alentos does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alentos only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Alentos in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Alentos
When consumed with certain foods, Alentos may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alentos
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Alentos.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Baraclude (entecavir)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 499-500