Generic
Entecavir
Contraindications
The most common adverse events are headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea.
Side Effects
There are no data on the effect of Entecavir on the transmission of HBV from mother to infant. Therefore, appropriate care should be taken. It is not known whether it is excreted in human milk. Mothers should be instructed not to breastfeed if they are taking Entecavir.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Lactic acidosis: Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogues alone or in combination with antiretrovirals. Exacerbations of hepatitis after discontinuation of treatment: Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy, including Entecavir.
Therapeutic
Keep in a dry place and store below 30�C. Protect from light and keep out of the reach of children.
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