Introduction
Expert Advice
Indication:
This medication is used to treat a chronic viral infection of the liver (hepatitis B)
Contraindication:
This medication is contraindicated in patients with increased blood acidity due to high levels of lactic acid, overweight, enlarged fatty liver, damage to the kidneys, decreased kidney function, drug resistance to anti-retroviral therapy (combination of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to maximally suppress the HIV virus and stop the progression of HIV disease) and chronic kidney disease
Side effects:
The patients taking this medication may experience weakness, headache, fever, increased cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or gas
Precautions:
The patients taking this medication must be cautious in cases of HIV infection (virus that attacks the body’s immune system), kidney problems, liver transplant.
Pregnancy:
No definite data available regarding pregnancy. Consult your healthcare provider for further details
Lactation:
The effect of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your healthcare provider for further details
Primary Uses
Chronic Hepatitis B
Indications
This medication is used to treat a hepatitis B (chronic viral infection of the liver) in people 12 years of age and older.
Side Effects
The patients taking this medication may experience weakness, headache, fever, increased cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or gas
Warnings
Pregnancy
No definite data available regarding pregnancy. Consult your healthcare provider for further details
Lactation
The effect of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your healthcare provider for further details
Precautions
The patients taking this medication must be cautious in cases of HIV infection (virus that attacks the body’s immune system), kidney problems, liver transplant.
Contraindications
This medication is contraindicated in patients with increased blood acidity due to high levels of lactic acid, overweight, enlarged fatty liver, damage to the kidneys, decreased kidney function, drug resistance to anti-retroviral therapy (combination of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to maximally suppress the HIV virus and stop the progression of HIV disease) and chronic kidney disease
Disclaimer
Dawaai’s intention is to make sure that it’s consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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