Sebivo 600mg Tablet

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Sebivo 600mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

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General Information

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Telbivudine (600mg)

Marketer

Novartis India Ltd

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Product introduction

Sebivo 600mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infections

Uses of Sebivo Tablet

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Benefits of Sebivo Tablet

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Sebivo 600mg Tablet helps reduce the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body, slowing the progression of the infection. This supports better control of the disease and helps prevent further damage to the liver.

Side effects of Sebivo Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sebivo

Diarrhea
Fatigue
Headache
Nausea
Fever
Dizziness
Rash
Abdominal pain
Elevated levels of serum amylase
Increased lipase in the blood
Increased alanine aminotransferase
Cough

How to use Sebivo 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. Sebivo 600mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Sebivo Tablet works

Sebivo 600mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Sebivo 600mg Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
Sebivo 600mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
You have been prescribed Sebivo 600mg Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
Sebivo 600mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sebivo 600mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sebivo 600mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Sebivo 600mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Sebivo 600mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Sebivo 600mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be advised before you start taking this medicine and while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sebivo 600mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Sebivo with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Dexamethasone (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Telbivudine accordingly.

Moderate

Dexamethasone (Injection Route)

Moderate

Interferon Alpha 2A (Injection Route)

Do not consume Telbivudine with Interferon Alpha 2A. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as weakness, numbness, tingling, pain or burning sensations and consult with your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Methylprednisolone (Oral Route)

Moderate

Methylprednisolone (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

How should Sebivo 600mg Tablet be taken?

You should take Sebivo 600mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor and continue taking it till your doctor tells you to stop. It is usually taken once a day on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after a meal and at least 2 hours before the next meal. It is advised to take it around the same time every day.

Is Sebivo 600mg Tablet effective?

Sebivo 600mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Sebivo 600mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What is drug resistance? Can I develop drug resistance with Sebivo 600mg Tablet?

Drug resistance is a state where the medicine which was once effective in treating an infection becomes ineffective. This mainly happens due to the ability acquired by the virus or bacteria to get modified inside the body which affects the overall working of the medicine. Hence, the medicine is no longer able to fight against the virus or bacteria. Generally, drug resistance with Sebivo 600mg Tablet is more likely to happen if you take less dose than what is recommended.

How long should I take Sebivo 600mg Tablet?

Do not stop taking entecavir without consulting your doctor. Stopping entecavir before treatment may worsen your hepatitis. This can happen during the first several months after you stop taking entecavir. Take the medicine strictly as advised and do not miss any dose.

What if I forget to take a dose of Sebivo 600mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Sebivo 600mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

What if HIV infection co-exists with HBV infection? Will this affect treatment with Sebivo 600mg Tablet?

In HBV patients who are diagnosed with HIV, Sebivo 600mg Tablet is not recommended until and unless these patients start taking medicines for HIV management. Starting Sebivo 600mg Tablet in such patients may cause resistance to the prescribed HIV medicines. Therefore, doctors recommend tests for HIV in patients diagnosed with HBV infection before starting treatment with Sebivo 600mg Tablet.

Can Sebivo 600mg Tablet cure hepatitis B?

No, Sebivo 600mg Tablet does not cure hepatitis B but may improve the condition of the liver. It may decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) present in the body. This is done by limiting the ability of HBV to multiply and further infect new liver cells.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrimidine 2'- deoxyribonucleosides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Nucleoside/Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)

Related lab tests

Hepatitis B (Core) IgM Antibody

Hepatitis B s (Surface) Antigen

Hepatitis C Virus Total Antibody

References

Acosta EP, Flexner C. Antiviral Agents (Nonretroviral). In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1618.
Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 870.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1320-21.
Telbivudine. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2006 [revised Jan. 2013]. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online)
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

What are you using Sebivo Tablet for?

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

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HIV infection

25%

How much was the improvement?

Average

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Excellent

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What were the side-effects while using Sebivo 600mg Tablet?

Headache

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No Side Effect

50%

How do you take Sebivo Tablet?

With food

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Address: Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Sebivo Tablet

Benefits of Sebivo Tablet

Side effects of Sebivo Tablet

How to use Sebivo Tablet

How Sebivo Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Dexamethasone (Oral Route)

Dexamethasone (Injection Route)

Interferon Alpha 2A (Injection Route)

Methylprednisolone (Oral Route)

Methylprednisolone (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

How should Sebivo 600mg Tablet be taken?

Is Sebivo 600mg Tablet effective?

What is drug resistance? Can I develop drug resistance with Sebivo 600mg Tablet?

How long should I take Sebivo 600mg Tablet?

What if I forget to take a dose of Sebivo 600mg Tablet?

What if HIV infection co-exists with HBV infection? Will this affect treatment with Sebivo 600mg Tablet?

Can Sebivo 600mg Tablet cure hepatitis B?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Hepatitis B (Core) IgM Antibody

Hepatitis B s (Surface) Antigen

Hepatitis C Virus Total Antibody

References

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