Entehep (Entecavir) – 0.5mg

INTRODUCTION

ENTEHEP 0.5MG contains Entecavir which belong to anti-viral medicines. It is used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus infection in adults whose has compensated liver disease in which liver is damaged but still functions properly and in people having decompensated liver disease where the liver is damaged and does not function properly. It reduces the amount of Hepatitis B virus in your body and helps in preventing liver damage. It should not be used for children below 2 years of age or weighing less than 10 kg.

Always take ENTEHEP 0.5MG as directed by your physician. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the therapy depending upon your age, weight and condition. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Do not stop taking this medicine unless told by your doctor, since it may worsen the hepatitis infection. Your doctor will continue to monitor you and take blood tests for several months after stopping the treatment. You may experience dizziness, tiredness and sleepiness which may impair your ability to drive and use machines while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor for advice. The most common side effects are headache, tiredness, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, vomiting, sleepiness, trouble sleeping.

USES OF ENTEHEP 0.5MG

• Treat chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV)

HOW ENTEHEP 0.5MG WORKS

ENTEHEP 0.5MG inhibits reverse transcription, DNA replication and transcription in the viral replication process. It reduces the amount of HBV in blood by reducing the ability to multiply and infect new cells.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take ENTEHEP 0.5MG as directed by your physician. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the therapy depending upon your age, weight and condition. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ENTEHEP 0.5MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Nausea or vomiting:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal and stick to simple meals.

Diarrhea:

Drink lot of fluid to avoid dehydration. Avoid taking any other medicines without speaking to a doctor.

Skin redness:

Avoid bath in hot water because hot water can irritate the skin. Moisturizers can be used regular basis to soothe and hydrate the affected area.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, including prescription and non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements.