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Entecavir
What is it? Overview Usage Side Effects and Warnings
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What is Entecavir?

(en TE ka veer)

• This medicine is used to treat hepatitis B infection.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Do not run out of this medicine.

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you are being treated for both hepatitis B and AIDS, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• To protect against sexually-transmitted diseases, use a latex condom.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Increased liver enzymes.

• Blood or sugar in the urine.

• Headache.

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

• Diarrhea.

• Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly...

 
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