Entecavir
Entecavir is an antiviral used for selected chronic hepatitis B.
Key points
- It suppresses hepatitis B but does not reliably eradicate it.
- Stopping can cause a serious hepatitis flare.
- Jaundice, confusion or severe weakness needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
HIV status, resistance history, kidney and liver function and post-treatment monitoring require specialist review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for jaundice, abdominal swelling, confusion, vomiting blood, severe weakness or breathing difficulty.
