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LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Entecavir:0.5mg
- Manufactured by : Fassgen Pharmaceuticals
- Drug Strength : 0.5mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Product SKU : dis_19652
Entecavir:0.5mg | Antiretroviral drugs
Alternate brands of LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet
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Manufactured / Marketed By : Fassgen Product Form : TabletPack Size : 0Ingredients : Entecavir:0.5mgGeneric Category : Antiretroviral drugs
How it works
LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet stops the virus from making copies of itself. This helps in reducing the quantity of virus in the patient's body.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet
- Allergy severe
- Diarrhoea
- Elevated Liver Enzymes
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Dizziness
Uses of LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
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Chronic Hepatitis B
LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection, if no nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) like lamivudine were previously used or if resistance is developed to the existing NRTI therapy.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The time at which this medicine shows its effect is not clinically established.
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Duration of Effect
There is no well-established clinical data available regarding the duration of action of this medicine.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless strictly indicated. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet .
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless strictly indicated. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.
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Exacerbation of Hepatitis B
Discontinuation of LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet or any other anti-Hepatitis B therapy may cause severe acute exacerbation of the HBV infection. Monitoring of liver function is recommended for at least a few months after stopping the treatment with this medicine. Further initiation of anti-Hepatitis B therapy may be warranted in a few cases.
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HIV co-infection
LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients who are infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and not on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) therapy for HIV due to the risk of development of resistance to HIV NRTIs.
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Lactic Acidosis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver dysfunction due to the risk of lactic acidosis (increased acid in the blood). Frequent clinical monitoring for lactic acidosis is recommended while taking this medicine. Any symptoms like difficulty in breathing, irregular heartbeats, dark-coloured urine, and yellow colored skin and eyes should be reported to the doctor on priority.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
If a dose of LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Metformin moderate
- Aminoglycoside antibiotics moderate
- NSAIDs moderate
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moderate
LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution in patients with renal dysfunction. Renal function should be assessed before initiating the treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dosage adjustment should be made based on the renal function.
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The desired effect of LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet will not be achieved if it is taken with food. Hence, it is advisable to take this medicine on an empty stomach unless otherwise specified by the doctor. It is recommended that you take this medicine 2 hours before or after meals.
General Instructions
Do not use LETECIA 0.5mg Tablet for any conditions other than those specified by the doctor. Do not share the medicine with anyone else. Report to the doctor all your medical conditions and current medicines before taking this medication. Report any undesired effects or lack of improvement to the doctor on priority.
Other details
- To be taken on an empty stomach
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Entecavir [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/entecavir-312-api [cited 7 october 2019]. 8 Feb 2018
- dailymed.nlm.nih.gov - Entecavir [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=def332bf-2906-4a6c-b85d-dfb56bb94312&audience=consumer [cited 7 october 2019]. September 12, 2019
- medlineplus.gov - Entecavir [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a605028.html [cited 7 october 2019]. 01 October 2019
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