This is an automatically translated article.
Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet belongs to the group of anti-parasitic, anti-infective, anti-viral and fungal drugs, used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults. Follow the article to better understand how Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet is used.
1. What is Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet?
Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet belongs to the group of anti-parasitic, anti-infective, antiviral, antifungal drugs.
Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet is manufactured by Kyung Dong Pharm Co., Ltd., circulated in Vietnam and registered with the registration number VN2-54-13.
Drug ingredients:
Adefovir dipivoxil: This is an antiviral, nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Other active ingredients and excipients such as: Gelatinized Starch, Dspress, Low Substituted Hydroxypropylcellulose, Lactose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Talc, Magnesium Stearate for just the right amount of medicine provided by the manufacturer. Dosage form: Film-coated tablets.
Packed in a box of 3 blisters x 10 tablets.
2. What are the uses of Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet?
Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults in cases of:
Compensated liver disease with evidence of active viral replication, with a long-term increase in alanine levels serum aminotransferase (ALT) and histological evidence of inflammation, advanced cirrhosis. Decompensated liver disease when combined with a second agent that is not cross-resistant to adefovir.
3. Usage, dosage of Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet
How to use:
Use directly orally. Drugs for adults and not for children under 18 years of age Dosage:
Adults with good kidney function: 10mg x 1 time/day. Patients with renal impairment: Reduce dose. The interval between doses varies according to the patient's creatinine clearance (CC): Creatinine clearance ≥ 50 ml/min: 10 mg once daily. Creatinine clearance 30-49ml/min: 10mg every 48 hours Creatinine clearance 10-29ml/min: 10mg every 72 hours. Patients on hemodialysis: 10mg every 7 days after dialysis. Patients with hepatic impairment: No dose adjustment is required.
4. Contraindications to Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet
Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet is contraindicated in case the patient is hypersensitive to the active ingredient Adefovir or any of its ingredients.
5. Be careful while using Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet
People with liver disease:
Use caution when administering Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet to patients with hepatomegaly or other risk factors for liver disease. It is important to distinguish between patients with elevated liver enzyme levels due to response to treatment and manifestations of toxicity. All patients should be tested for HIV antibodies prior to initiating therapy. Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet should not be given to children and adolescents. Pregnant women:
Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed and after carefully weighing the risks and benefits of treatment. There are currently no studies in pregnant women and no data on the effects of Adefovir on mother-to-child transmission of HBV. Therefore, appropriate immunization of infants is necessary to prevent infection with hepatitis B virus at birth. Breast-feeding women:
It is currently not proven whether the Adefovir component in Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet is excreted in breast milk. However, to ensure safety for young children, it is best not to breastfeed while taking this medicine. Effects on ability to drive and use machines:
Based on studies on safety and mechanism of action, Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet has no or negligible influence on these activities. Using Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet with foods or alcohol, beer, tobacco... can affect the phenomenon of antagonism or synergism with the drug. Read the instructions for use carefully or consult your doctor or pharmacist about taking Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet with food, alcohol and tobacco.
6. Dealing with missed dose or overdose
Missed dose:
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take double the prescribed dose. Overdose:
If unusual symptoms appear when drug overdose, it is necessary to immediately notify the doctor or medical person in charge for timely handling. The doctor will treat by: Exclude by hemodialysis. In addition, the mean clearance of Adefovir by dialysis was 104 mL/min. It is best to adhere to it properly or consult a doctor before deciding to use the drug.
7. Side effects when taking Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet
During the use of Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet may cause some unwanted side effects such as:
Very common:
Increase in creatinine. Attenuate . Common:
Headache, Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, flatulence. Distributing Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet , itching. Renal failure, abnormal renal function, hypophosphataemia. Unknown:
Pancreatitis. Above is information about uses, dosage and precautions when using Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. Store Banfovir Unfilm-Coated Tablet in a cool dry place, below 30°C and avoid direct sunlight.
