Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's
About Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's
Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Hepatitis B is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is highly contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through intimate contact with the infected person, direct contact with infected blood, being pricked with a contaminated needle, using a razor or any other personal items with leftovers of infected fluid or even transfer from mother to baby during birth.
Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's contains Entecavir, an antiviral drug that works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase enzyme action in the liver cells that is essential for the virus to multiply. Thereby, it stops the virus from making new viruses and reduces the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body.
Take Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, extreme tiredness, insomnia (inability to sleep), diarrhoea, or indigestion. Most of these side effects of Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's. It is recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's to avoid pregnancy. Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. If you experience stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea while taking Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's, it might indicate lactic acidosis development. This rare but serious side effect has occasionally been fatal. Lactic acidosis occurs more often in women, particularly if they are very overweight. Your doctor will monitor you regularly while you are receiving. If you have HIV/AIDS, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's.
Uses of Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's
Medicinal Benefits
Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's contains Entecavir, an antiviral drug used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase enzyme action in the liver cells that is essential for the virus to multiply. Thereby, it stops the virus from making new viruses and reduces the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body. Thus, decreases damage to the liver and improves liver functioning.
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Side Effects of Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's. It is recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's to avoid pregnancy. Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. You are advised to take proper precautions if you are infected with hepatitis B virus infection to prevent infection spread to others through sexual contact or body fluids. Hepatitis B vaccine should be taken to prevent Hepatitis B virus infection. If you experience stomach pain, vomiting or nausea while taking Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's, it might indicate lactic acidosis development. This rare but serious side effect has occasionally been fatal. Lactic acidosis occurs more often in women, particularly if they are very overweight. Your doctor will monitor you regularly while you are receiving. If you have HIV/AIDS, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's may interact with a pain killer (celecoxib), and medicine used to treat bone diseases (zoledronic acid).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have HIV/AIDS, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's.
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Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's and several months after treatment with Cronivir 0.5 mg Tablet 30's to monitor liver functioning.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hepatitis B: It is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is highly contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through intimate contact with the infected person, direct contact with infected blood, being pricked with a contaminated needle, using a razor or any other personal items with leftovers of infected fluid or even transfer from mother to baby during birth. The virus can live for up to 7 days outside the body. Chronic hepatitis B develops slowly, and the symptoms may not be clear unless complications develop. The symptoms of hepatitis B may appear after 3 months of exposure to the virus and can last for 2 to 12 weeks. The complications of chronic hepatitis B include liver failure, liver cancer or liver cirrhosis (scarring). Hepatitis B can be prevented by taking the vaccination.