ADFOVIR 10MG TAB

Overview

ADFOVIR 10MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ADFOVIR 10MG TAB is composed of: ADEFOVIR (10.0 MG)

Adefovir is an antiviral medication. 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. Take with a full glass of water. Adefovir belongs to a group of drugs called nucleotide analogs, which help decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body

Usage

ADEFOVIR is generally used to treat: Hepatitis B

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for ADFOVIR 10MG TAB and its Constituents


  • You should not take adefovir if you are allergic to it.
  • Some people taking adefovir develop a serious condition called lactic acidosis. This may be more likely in women, in people who are overweight or have liver disease, and in people who have taken HIV/AIDS medication for a long time.
  • Tell your doctor if you have been exposed to HIV, or if you have untreated HIV or AIDS. Taking medicines to treat chronic hepatitis B can cause HIV infection to become resistant to the standard HIV and AIDS medications. You may need to be tested for HIV before you start taking adefovir.
  • It is not known whether adefovir will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
  • It is not known whether adefovir passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ADEFOVIR over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain

Common Side-Effects

ADEFOVIR : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Frequent Urination, Difficulty Breathing, Drowsiness, Increased Thirst, Loss Of Appetite, Feet Swelling, Legs Swelling, Weakness (generalized)

Serious Side-Effects

ADEFOVIR : Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Change In Stools, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Rare Side-Effects

ADEFOVIR : Rapid Breathing, Abdomen Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue (tiredness)

Disease Interactions

ADEFOVIR can interfere with: Acute Kidney Failure

Technical Classification

ADEFOVIR is categorized as: NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NRTIS) / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for ADFOVIR 10MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ADESERA 10MG TABINR 673.51 for 30 TABLETSADEFOVIR 10.0 MG
ADFOVIR 10MG TABINR 270 for 10 TABLETSADEFOVIR 10.0 MG
ADHEB 10MG TABINR 680.19 for 30 TABLETSADEFOVIR 10.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ADEFOVIRADEFOVIR