ENTECAVIR

Other

Brand names: Entecavir

Oral

12.1 Mechanism of Action Entecavir is an antiviral drug against the hepatitis B virus [see Microbiology (12.4) ] .

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Contraindications

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B virus infection after discontinuation: Monitor hepatic function closely for at least several months
3 Lactic Acidosis and Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogue inhibitors, including entecavir, alone or in combination with antiretrovirals
Obesity and prolonged nucleoside inhibitor exposure may be risk factors
Particular caution should be exercised when administering nucleoside analogue inhibitors to any patient with known risk factors for liver disease; however, cases have also been reported in patients with no known risk factors

5 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

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Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral