Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
ADEFOVIR is a Schedule H drug.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 BFrequently 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
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: OralPrecautions
- 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 PainCommon 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 EyesRare Side-Effects
ADEFOVIR : Rapid Breathing, Abdomen Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue (tiredness)Disease Interactions
ADEFOVIR can interfere with: Acute Kidney FailureTechnical Classification
ADEFOVIR is categorized as: NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NRTIS) / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVESStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with ADEFOVIR as Ingredient
ADESERA 10MG TAB | ADEFOVIR 10.0 MG |
ADFOVIR 10MG TAB | ADEFOVIR 10.0 MG |
ADHEB 10MG TAB | ADEFOVIR 10.0 MG |