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Hepfovir Tablet is a prescription drug, used to treat hepatitis B. Before using Hepfovir Tablet, you should consult your doctor for advice and instructions. The following is some information to help you understand what Hepfovir Tablet is? Note when using?
1. What is Hepfovir?
Hepfovir Tablet belongs to the group of antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic and anti-infective drugs. Hepfovir is manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceutical., Ltd – Bangladesh. Registration number VN - 6503 - 08 by Da Nang Pharmaceutical - Medical Equipment Joint Stock Company.
The main ingredients of Hepfovir Tablet include Adeforvir dipivoxil and excipients:
Microcrystalline cellulose; Lactose BP 50mg; Croscarmellose sodium BP 5mg; Magnesium stearate BP 1mg; Pre-gelatinized starch BP 10mg; USNF yellow iron oxide 0.001mg; Titanium dioxide BP 0.725mg; Polyethylene glycol 6000 BP 0.425mg; Refined Talc BP 0.425mg; USNF yellow iron oxide 0.0021mg. Hepfovir is packaged in a box of 1 blister x 10 tablets. The packaging is designed in white and dark red, printed with a liver image.
2. Uses of Hepfovir Tablet
The active ingredient Adeforir dipivoxil in Hepfovir has the effect of inhibiting viral polymerase by competing directly with deoxyadenosine triphosphate.In addition, Hepfovir Tablet is also capable of inhibiting HBV DNA polymerase at concentrations lower than those required to inhibit DNA polymerase α, β and ¥ in humans. Hepfovir Tablet is used for antiviral, viral suppression in subjects with hepatitis B.
3. Indications for use of Hepfovir Tablet
Hepfovir is indicated for adults with hepatitis B.
4. Dosage, how to use Hepfovir Tablet
Hepfovir Tablet is used orally with water (excluding carbonated water, alcohol, juice, tea, coffee, milk...) and under the guidance and prescription of a doctor.
Dosage of Hepfovir Tablet is as follows:
For adults: The manufacturer's recommended dosage for this group of subjects is 10mg/day; For patients with renal impairment: The drug can be eliminated by the kidneys, therefore dose adjustment is required for patients with renal dysfunction. The dose should be adjusted according to the renal function values. For hepatic impairment: No dose adjustment necessary, use as recommended. Children under 18 years of age: Hepfovir Tablet has not been established for safety and effectiveness in this population.
5. Contraindications to taking Hepfovir Tablet
Hepfovir is not used for subjects who are allergic or hypersensitive to Adeforvi or any of the excipients in the drug.
6. Precautions and precautions for using Hepfovir Tablet
Hepfovir Tablet should be used with caution and some notes when using it as follows:
Patients with liver disease when taking Hepfovir Tablet need to monitor liver function; Kidney toxicity if used for a long time should be monitored and evaluated during treatment; For the group of patients with HIV, it is necessary to check for HIV antibodies before taking Hepfovir; Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not use Hepfovir Tablet to ensure safety. The side effects of the drug can affect the nervous system, causing headaches, so people operating machinery, driving should be careful when taking the drug. These precautions and warnings are intended to improve the safety of Hepfovir Tablet.
7. Hepfovir Tablet drug interactions
Hepfovir Tablet should be used with caution when used with drugs such as:
Medicines for kidney problems; Medicines containing Ibuprofen. In order to minimize the side effects of Hepfovir Tablet, caution should be exercised when taking it with other drug classes, consulting your doctor/pharmacist when necessary.
8. Hepfovir Tablet side effects
Hepfovir can cause some side effects such as:
Abdominal pain; Nausea and vomiting; Diarrhea; Asthenia ; Headache; Increase Creatinine. Inform your doctor about the side effects when using Hepfovir Tablet to be monitored and handled safely.
The above information about Hepfovir Tablet hopes to help you use it safely. All information is for reference only, please consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Hepfovir to ensure safety.
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