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Entecavir

Entecavir is an antiviral used for selected chronic hepatitis B.

Baraclude

Chronic Hepatitis B

0.5mg

Entecavir 0.5mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of chronic hepatitis B. A nucleoside analogue that inhibits the viral polymerase.

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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.

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