Baraclude
Entecavir 0.5mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of chronic hepatitis B. A nucleoside analogue that inhibits the viral polymerase.
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Entecavir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Baraclude on your behalf.
- Condition
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Therapeutic class
- Hepatitis B Antiviral
- Pharmacological class
- Nucleoside Analogue
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to entecavir
- Minor side effects
- headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- varies
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- drugs affecting renal function
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Precautions and warnings
risk of lactic acidosis; severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis upon discontinuation; monitor renal function
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Entecavir 0.5mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of chronic hepatitis B. A nucleoside analogue that inhibits the viral polymerase.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits hepatitis B virus polymerase, which interferes with the viral replication process.
Baraclude is a medication containing the active ingredient Entecavir, utilised for the management of Chronic Hepatitis B. It is provided as a tablet in a strength of 0.5mg. It functions by inhibiting viral replication, assisting in controlling the virus to help maintain liver health over the long term.
Buying Baraclude online
While the original brand is well-regarded, generic Entecavir is often more affordable for individuals living in areas where consistent medical supply is limited. Given the long-term nature of this condition, this treatment is most effective when used under the guidance of a medical professional.
What you will receive
Baraclude is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb and do not ship the original Baraclude.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Entecavir) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.