Generic name: Entecavir tablets
Brand name: Cavir-0.5
Composition:
Each tablet contains:
Entecavir…………………………………..0.5mg
Indications:
• Used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) in patients with both HIV/AIDS and HBV an antiretroviral medication should also be used.
Dosage:
• Adult: 1mg daily
• Patients with hepatic impairment or nucleoside naïve patient; 0.5mg once daily.
• Patients with resistance or concomitant use with lamivudine; 1mg once daily.
• Child: with hepatic impairment or nucleoside naïve patient; ≥2 years ≥10kg; 0.015mg/kg once daily. Max: 0.5mg daily. In patient with concomitant use with lamivudine: 0.03mg/kg once daily Max 1mg daily.
• Take orally on an empty stomach at least 2 hours after last meal and at least 2 hours before next meal.
Contraindications:
• Hypersensitivity to this drug.
Warnings:
• Do not take while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Adverse Effects:
• Thrombocytopenia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, fatigue, pyrexia, headache, dizziness, insomnia, rash, alopecia.
Dosage form: White tablet.
Expiry date: 24 months after date of manufacture.
Packaging:
• 28 tablets/bottle.
Storage:
• Store in original packaging and keep under 30°C. Protect from sunlight and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.
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