Baraclude 0.5mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
Kidney
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Medicine Overview of Baraclude Tablet
Uses of Baraclude Tablet
Baraclude 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Side effects of Baraclude Tablet
Common
Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Dizziness.
How to use Baraclude Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take Baraclude 0.5mg Tablet empty stomach (1 hour before food or 2 hours after food).
How Baraclude Tablet works
Baraclude 0.5mg tablet prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
In Depth Information on Baraclude Tablet
Expert advice for Baraclude Tablet
- Do not discontinue taking entecavir without your doctor’s advice.
- Entecavir should be taken on an empty stomach. Please follow the instructions of your doctor.
- Do consult your doctor before taking entecavir, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- Do consult your doctor before taking entecavir, if you are breast-feeding.
- Do not drive or operate machines if you feed dizzy, tired or sleepy after taking entecavir.
- Do consult your doctor before taking entecavir if you have Kidney disease, any other liver disease or a liver transplant.
- Consult your doctor before taking entecavir, if you have AIDS or HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. Tests for HIV should be performed before taking entecavir in suspected individuals.
- Inform your doctor, if you have taken medicines containing active drug lamivudine (Epivir, Epzicom, Trizivir) or telbivudine. Inform your doctor about all medications you have received in the past for treatment of hepatitis B.
- Worsening of hepatitis B may occur while taking entecavir and upon discontinuation. Liver function tests must be conducted while on treatment and upon discontinuation.
- Immediately report symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and stomach pain to your doctor. These might indicate development of a life-threatening side effect of entecavir called lactic acidosis (excess lactic acid in blood). Lactic acidosis occurs more often in women, particularly if they are very overweight.
Warnings
Special precautions for Baraclude 0.5mg Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Baraclude 0.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Baraclude 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution during la
+morectation.
Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
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Driving
Baraclude 0.5mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tire
+mored, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
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Kidney
UNSAFE
Baraclude 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function....
+moreCaution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Herperax 200mg Tablet, Valgaids 450mg Tablet, Avery 300mg Tablet, Tramazac HP 50mg Injection
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Entecavir, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Baraclude 0.5mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Entecavir
Baraclude is a trade name for active drug Baraclude. Baraclude is an antiviral drug and is used to treat long-term infection of the liver (hepatitis) caused by hepatitis B virus
Baraclude monohydrate is the salt form of active drug Baraclude which is used in the preparation of different formulations (eg. Tablets). It has the same antiviral activity like Baraclude and is used to treat long-term infection of the liver (hepatitis) caused by hepatitis B virus
Baraclude is a trade name for active drug Baraclude and is used to treat long-term infection of the liver (hepatitis) caused by hepatitis B virus. It is effective if used as advised by your doctor. The effectiveness of Baraclude may vary depending upon individual cases
Q. What are the side effects of baraclude?
Baraclude is a trade name for active drug entecavir and has the same side effects as entecavir
Q. How does baraclude work?
Baraclude is a trade name for active drug entecavir. Entecavir is an antiviral drug and works by blocking the DNA synthesis in hepatitis B virus, a process essential for the virus to grow and multiply. It stops the virus from spreading in the body
Baraclude is an antiviral drug used to treat long-term infection of the liver (hepatitis) caused by hepatitis B virus. It is effective if used as advised by your doctor. The effectiveness and duration of treatment may vary upon individual response
No. Baraclude has no known effect on sperm or increasing body weight.
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