Entehep 0.5mg (Entecavir)

Entehep 0.5 mg – Product Description

Brand Name: Entehep 0.5
Generic Name: Entecavir
Manufacturer: Zydus Heptiza
Drug Class: Antiviral (Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor – NRTI)
Route of Administration: Oral
Packaging: Blister pack of 10 tablets (may vary by manufacturer)

Product Description & Uses

Entehep 0.5 mg contains Entecavir, an antiviral medication used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It helps lower the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body, improves liver function, and reduces the risk of complications like liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.

🔹 Indications:
✅ Chronic Hepatitis B (HBV) infection in adults and children (≥2 years old)
✅ Slows liver damage and reduces HBV-related complications
✅ Used in patients with compensated liver disease

Dosage & Administration

• Usual Adult Dose: 0.5 mg once daily on an empty stomach

• For Lamivudine-resistant HBV: 1 mg once daily

• Take at least 2 hours before or after a meal

• Skipping doses may lead to drug resistance

  Side Effects & Precautions

⚠ Common Side Effects:
🔹 Headache, Fatigue
🔹 Nausea, Vomiting
🔹 Dizziness, Insomnia
🔹 Elevated liver enzymes

⚠ Precautions:
🚫 Not a cure for hepatitis B – requires long-term monitoring
🚫 Risk of lactic acidosis (rare but serious) – watch for muscle pain, difficulty breathing, or extreme fatigue
🚫 Use cautiously in kidney disease – dose adjustment may be needed
🚫 Avoid alcohol – may worsen liver damage

⚠ Drug Interactions:
❌ Avoid taking with nephrotoxic drugs (e.g., aminoglycosides, NSAIDs)
❌ Inform your doctor if using other antivirals or immune system suppressants

Storage & Packaging

📦 Entehep 0.5 mg comes in:

• Blister pack of 10 tablets per strip

• Store at room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture and direct sunlight

  Disclaimer

• Entehep 0.5 mg should only be used under medical supervision.

• Regular liver function tests are required to monitor treatment response.

• Stopping the medication suddenly may cause severe hepatitis flare-ups.

• Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe side effects like swelling, breathing difficulty, or unusual weakness.