📌 Entecavir Tablet 1 mg
💊 Description:
Entecavir is an antiviral medication belonging to the class of nucleoside analogues. It is specifically used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Each tablet contains 1 mg of entecavir monohydrate, equivalent to 1 mg of entecavir.
🌿 Nature:
- Class: Antiviral, Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI)
- Form: Oral tablet
- Strength: 1 mg
- Appearance: Usually a white to off-white tablet
✅ Advantages:
- Potent inhibition of HBV DNA polymerase
- Low resistance profile in treatment-naive patients
- Once-daily dosing for ease of compliance
- Can lead to histologic, virologic, and biochemical improvements in chronic HBV patients
🩺 Uses:
- Treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection in adults with:
- Evidence of active viral replication
- Evidence of active liver inflammation or fibrosis
- Used in both compensated and decompensated liver disease
❄️ Storage:
- Store below 30°C (86°F)
- Keep in the original container, tightly closed
- Protect from moisture and light
- Keep out of reach of children