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Question
Hello doctor,
My sister is still taking hepatitis B virus inhibitor (Ternofortit) but since the pregnancy, she has stopped taking it. Now, after giving birth, if I want to drink again, do I need to have a blood test before taking it or can I still drink it as before? The doctor asked me to use Ternofortit while breastfeeding? Will the medicine have any effect on the baby since you are still breastfeeding? I thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Quoc Lan - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Can I use Ternofortit while breastfeeding? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Your sister infected with hepatitis B should monitor her liver status periodically, especially when stopping the drug or pregnant and breastfeeding, when intending to take the drug again. Tenofovir currently has no evidence of toxicity to a breastfed baby at the usual dose for hepatitis B.
If you have any questions about Ternofortit while breastfeeding, you can go to a Vinmec Health System hospital. for further inspection and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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