Hepsera: Uses, indications and precautions when using

Hepsera is a nucleotide analog, indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults. Hepsera should be used with caution in subjects with HIV disease, liver problems, and kidney failure.

1. What is Hepsera? What does Hepsera do?

Hepsera is a prescription medicine used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus infection in people 12 years of age and older. The mechanism of action of the drug is to slow down the growth and viral load in the patient's body.
It should be noted that Hepsera does not completely cure hepatitis B and does not prevent the transmission of hepatitis B to others. The nature of the drug Hepsera is similar to nucleotides.

2. How to use Hepsera

Patients should read the leaflet carefully before starting Hepsera. The drug is taken orally under the direction of a doctor. Dosage is calculated based on the patient's medical condition and response to treatment, usually once daily. Treatment with Hepsera alone is not appropriate for patients infected with both hepatitis B and HIV. Patients should be tested for HIV both before and during treatment to receive the appropriate treatment regimen. During or after treatment with Hepsera, the patient's condition may worsen, respond to treatment, or become infected with drug-resistant viral strains. In this case, tell your doctor immediately to get the right treatment.

3. Side effects when using Hepsera

Patients taking Hepsera may experience weakness, headache, fever, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or flatulence. If these symptoms persist or get worse, talk to your doctor or pharmacist specifically to get the right treatment.
Tell your doctor right away if you notice any Hepsera side effects related to kidney problems (such as change in urine volume during the day).
Very rarely, a serious allergic reaction to Hepsera . However, patients still need to pay attention to the signs related to allergies so that they can go to the doctor in time.

Thuốc Hepsera được chỉ định để điều trị bệnh viêm gan B mãn tính ở người lớn

4. Caution when using Hepsera

Before taking Hepsera, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to the medicine or any other ingredients. In addition, it is necessary to provide medical history information to the treating doctor, especially: HIV infection, kidney disease, liver transplant. During pregnancy, Hepsera should only be used if absolutely necessary after being considered by a qualified physician. Consult your doctor if you need to take Hepsera before you start breastfeeding.

5. Interactions between Hepsera and other drugs

Interactions Hepsera may change how the medicine works or increase the risk of serious side effects. Some drugs have the potential to interact with Hepsera, including: Cidofovir, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen).
Do not take products containing tenofovir together with Hepsera.

6. Note when overdosing Hepsera

If you have overdosed on Hepsera and have severe symptoms such as fainting or difficulty breathing, call 911 immediately. Do not arbitrarily use Hepsera with other drugs without the consent of the treating doctor. To avoid spreading hepatitis B to others, patients should practice safe sex and use protection at all times (such as condoms). Do not share needles with others. Medical tests (such as kidney function tests, liver function tests, and HIV tests) may be done during treatment with Hepsera. Periodic follow-up and testing during and after treatment. Knowing the information about Hepsera before using it always brings positive effects and reduces risks for patients. Besides, if you have any questions, customers can send questions to Vinmec International General Hospital to receive in-depth advice from a team of doctors and pharmacists with many years of experience.

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Reference source: webmd.com

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