Entehep 0.5mg Tablet
Brand Name | Entehep 0.5mg Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Entecavir (0.5mg) |
Strength | 0.5mg |
Product Form | Tablet |
Pack | 10 Tablet(s) in Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Hepatitis |
SubCategory |
Hepatitis-B |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Zydus Cadila |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Zydus Cadila,Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India. |
You Save : Rs.153.99 Inclusive of all taxes
- if you are allergic to Entehep 0.5Mg.
- if you have renal diseases
- if you are pregnant
- if you are diabetic
- if you have liver metabolism disorders
- Is Entehep 0.5Mgsafe during pregnancy?
- Can Entehep 0.5Mgbe taken while breast feeding?
- Can Entehep 0.5Mgbe taken while alcohol consumption?
- Can I take drive or operate heavy machineries while on Entehep 0.5Mg?
- Can Entehep 0.5Mg be taken as a treatment for HIV?
- Skin reactions - It can be mild to severe like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
- New onset diabetes mellitus or hyperglycemia – Monitor blood glucose and insulin levels.
Medical Description of Entehep 0.5mg Tablet
Entehep 0.5Mg contains its active substance called Entecavir. Entecaviris an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection. It is a guanine nucleoside analogue. It is used in compensated and decompensated liver diseases.
Entehep 0.5mg Tablet Uses
Entehep 0.5Mg is used to treat adults and children above 2 years of age who are infected by Hepatitis B virus. Entehep 0.5 Mg should not be taken separately if you are HIV positive. Entehep 0.5Mg can be taken with other anti-HIV medications. Entehep 0.5Mg can be used in cases with compensated and decompensated liver diseases.
Entehep 0.5mg Tablet Benefits
Entehep 0.5Mg Tablet used in the treatment for the following condition like
Chronic hepatitis B virus infection:
It is a chronic liver infection that is caused by the hepatitis B virus. It usually occurs when our body cannot fight against the virus and it is a communicable disease. It is caused by sexual contact with an infected person, sharing needles, and it also spread from mother to child during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Entehep 0.5mg Tablet Indication
Entehep 0.5Mg indicated in case of chronic HBV infection. Entehep 0.5Mg co-administeredsafely with other antiretrovirals for HIV. Entehep 0.5Mg indicated in ages above 2 years of age.
Mechanism of action of Entehep 0.5mg Tablet
Entehep 0.5Mg contains its active substance called Entecavir. Entecavir is guanosine nucleoside analogue. Entecavir acts against HBV polymerase. It competes with deoxyguanosine triphosphate and entecavir triphosphate inhibits all functions of HBV polymerase which is required for replication of virus. Thus, treats HBV infection.
How Entehep 0.5mg Tablet works
Entehep 0.5Mg HIV-1 guanosine nucleoside analogue. Entehep 0.5Mg indicated in case of chronic HBV infection. Entehep 0.5Mg co-administeredsafely with other antiretrovirals for HIV. Entehep 0.5Mg indicated in case of chronic HBV infection. Entehep 0.5Mgco-administeredsafely with other antiretrovirals for HIV. Entehep 0.5Mgindicated in ages above 2 years of age.
indicated in ages above 2 years of age.
indicated in ages above 2 years of age.
indicated in ages above 2 years of age.
inhibits the action of HBV polymerase by incorporating themselves into the nucleotide sequence thus inhibits the action of HBV polymerase, thereby preventing the formation of mature virus particles. Thus, controls and treats HBV infection.
Entehep 0.5mg Tablet Contraindication
Absolute contraindications:
Entehep 0.5mg Tablet Side Effects
common side effects that occur 1:100 patients: headache, insomnia, fatigue, dizziness, somnolence, vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, dyspepsia, and increased blood levels of liver enzymes.Decreased levels of neutrophils
uncommon side effects that occur 1:1000 patients:rash, hair loss, hematuria
rare side effects that occur 1:10,000 patients: severe allergic reaction, lactic acidosis
FAQs for Entehep 0.5mg Tablet
No, taking Entehep 0.5Mgduring pregnancy is not recommended. Consult your physician.
No, taking Entaliv 0.5mg not recommended during breast feeding. Consult your physician.
The interaction is unknown but this medication causes side effects. Thus, consult your physician.
This medication causes side effects thus caution is used while driving or operating machineries.
No, Entehep 0.5Mgnot an antiretroviral but it can be used with other antiretrovirals that treat HIV infection
Precautions and general warning of Entehep 0.5mg Tablet
Alcohol
Entehep 0.5Mg generally causes side effects thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol. For further queries, consult your physician.
Driving or operating machinery
It is preferred to drive or operate heavy machinery with caution as Entehep 0.5Mg causes side effects. For further queries, consult your physician.
Pregnancy
The use of Entehep 0.5Mg not recommended during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
The use of Entehep 0.5Mg during breastfeeding is not recommended.
Kidney Problem
Renal filtration impairment – monitor function. For further queries, consult your physician.
Liver Disease
Compensated and decompensated liver disease
Monitor liver function before and during therapy, especially in patients with other
Exacerbation of hepatitis after completion of treatment
Use of Entehep 0.5mg Tablet in children
Entehep 0.5Mgused in children above 2 years of age or 10 Kgs of weight in naïve cases
Upto 30 kgs – 0.5mg/d
>30 kgs – 1mg/d
Entehep 0.5Mg used in children above 2 years of age or 10 Kgs of weight in pre-exposed cases, the dosage is doubled.
Entehep 0.5Mg can be taken with other antiretrovirals as prescribed by the physician without fail. These drugs must be taken with or without food on a regular time basis.
Use of Entehep 0.5mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding inform your physician as they are not advisable.
The recommended dosage of Entehep 0.5Mg in compensated liver disease is 0.5mg/d in naïve cases
The recommended dosage of Entehep 0.5Mg in compensated liver disease is 1mg/d in pre-exposed cases
The recommended dosage of Entehep 0.5Mg in decompensated liver disease is 1mg/d
Entehep 0.5Mg can be taken with other antiretrovirals as prescribed by the physician without fail. These drugs must be taken with or without food on a regular time basis.
Other general warnings
Lactic acidosis
Talk to your doctor if
If you have any allergy
If you have a liver problem
If you have a kidney problem
If you are diabetic
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
General instructions
Entehep 0.5Mg taken orally as prescribed dosage at specific time regularly. It can be safely used in cases of HIV cases who are on a regime
Drug Interaction of Entehep 0.5mg Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
Alendronate/amikacin/amiloride/azilsartan
benazepril
candesartan/captopril/cidofovir/creatine /cyclosporine
diflunisal
enalapril/eprosartan/ethacrynic acid/etidronate
foscarnet/fosinopril
gallium nitrate/ganciclovir/gentamicin
ibandronate/irbesartan
kanamycin
letermovir/lisinopril/losartan
mannitol/mefenamic acid/mesalamine
neomycin
Olmesartan/oxaliplatin
Pamidronate /pentamidine/perindopril/pindolol /polymyxin B/procainamide
quinapril
ramipril/risedronate/
sacubitril/streptomycin/sulindac
tacrolimus/telavancin/telmisartan/tobramycin/trandolapril/triamterene
valganciclovir/valsartan
zoledronic acid/zonisamide
Over Dose
Contact your doctor, pharmacist or nurse immediately.
Missed Dose
If you take once a day dosage, then the missed dosage if you notice within 12 hours. If it is more than 12 hours, then skip the dosage and take the next doses as usual.
If you take twice a day dosage, then the missed dosage if you notice within 6 hours. If it is more than 6 hours, then skip the dosage and take the next doses as usual.
Always take with other antiretrovirals Don’t take a double dose for a forgotten dose.
Storage and Disposal
Keep the medication out of children’s reach
Keep the medication away from pets
Once expired dispose immediately
Store at 30?C
Fast Tag
Entehep 0.5Mgcontains its active substance called entecavir.
It is a nucleoside guanosine analogue.
It is used to control and treat HBV infection.
Do not use this medication while lactation period.
Don’t use this medication with liver disease and kidney diseases.