What is adefovir used for?
Adefovir is used to treat chronic (long-term) hepatitis B infection (swelling of the liver caused by a virus) in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Adefovir is in a class of medications called nucleotide analogs. It works by decreasing the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the body.
Which common side Effects should you watch for when a patient is taking adefovir dipivoxil?
Hepsera (adefovir dipivoxil) is an antiviral medication used to treat chronic hepatitis B in adults….Common side effects may include:
- stomach pain, nausea;
- weakness; or.
- headache.
What are the side effect of lamivudine?
Lamivudine side effects
- cough.
- diarrhea.
- fatigue.
- headache.
- malaise (general discomfort)
- nasal symptoms, such as a runny nose.
- nausea.
Is adefovir a prodrug?
Adefovir is a prescription medicine used to treat (chronic) infections with hepatitis B virus. A prodrug form of adefovir was previously called bis-POM PMEA, with trade names Preveon and Hepsera. It is an orally administered nucleotide analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitor (ntRTI).
Are there any side effects to taking adefovir?
Adefovir can harm your kidneys, especially if you also use certain medicines for infections, cancer, osteoporosis, organ transplant rejection, bowel disorders, high blood pressure, or pain or arthritis (including Advil, Motrin, and Aleve ).
How old do you have to be to take adefovir?
Adefovir prevents viral cells from multiplying in the body and infecting new liver cells. Adefovir is used to treat chronic hepatitis B in people who are 12 years of age or older. Adefovir is not a cure for chronic hepatitis B. Adefovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Do you need to be tested for HIV before taking adefovir?
You may need to be tested for HIV before you start taking adefovir. You may develop lactic acidosis, a dangerous build-up of lactic acid in your blood. This may be more likely if you have other medical conditions, if you’ve taken antiviral medication for a long time, or if you are a woman.