Treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Mechanism of action
Inhibits DNA synthesis
Reduces viral count in the body
Suppresses HBV replication
Improves liver conditions by reducing inflammation and preventing further liver damage
Important information
Consult your doctor before starting treatment
Inform your doctor about any existing skin problems, anemia, seizures, liver or kidney disease
Regular blood tests are necessary to monitor blood counts and liver function
Avoid alcohol consumption
Do not take if allergic to any of the ingredients
Safety advice
Pregnancy: Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Evir 0.5mg tablet should not be taken while pregnant unless specifically advised by your doctor.
Breastfeeding: Avoid breastfeeding your baby while on the treatment, as it is unknown whether Evir 0.5mg tablet passes into the breast milk. Consult your doctor for more advice before initiating the therapy.
Lungs: It is unknown whether Evir 0.5mg tablet is safe to be administered in patients with lung diseases. Inform your physician if you have any lung diseases before initiating the therapy.
Liver: Evir 0.5mg tablet should be cautiously administered in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary. However, inform your physician if you have any liver diseases before initiating the therapy.
Alcohol: It is highly unsafe to drink alcohol while taking an Evir 0.5mg tablet. It may reduce the effectiveness of the drug and can cause liver damage.
Driving: Limited studies are available on the effects of Evir 0.5mg tablet on driving and ability. Dizziness and seizures have been reported by the patients. However, if you experience these, inform your doctor and seek medical advice.
Side effects
Serious: Lactic acidosis (muscle pain, troubled breathing, stomach pain, irregular heartbeat, cold, especially in arms and legs, dizziness), liver problems (yellow skin and whites of the eyes, dark urine, light-colored stools, lower stomach pain)
Evir 0.5mg tablet is used to treat hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults, children, and adolescents (2-18 years old).
How does Evir 0.5mg tablet work?
Evir 0.5mg tablet works by inhibiting the DNA synthesis in the Hepatitis B virus by competing with a natural substrate (deoxyguanosine triphosphate), reducing the viral count, and improving liver conditions.
What are the common side effects of Evir 0.5mg tablet?
Nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, insomnia (inability to sleep), fatigue (extreme tiredness), and indigestion are the common side effects of Evir 0.5mg tablet.
Does Evir 0.5mg tablet cause lactic acidosis?
Evir 0.5mg tablet may cause lactic acidosis (excess lactic acid in the blood), a rare but severe adverse effect, particularly in obese women. But if you have nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain while taking this drug, please contact your physician immediately.
Is Evir 0.5mg tablet medicine safe for pregnancy?
Suppose you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant; talk to your doctor before taking this drug because it is unknown whether it is safe to take during pregnancy. Women of childbearing age taking Evir 0.5mg tablet should use an effective contraception method to avoid getting pregnant.
Can Evir 0.5mg tablet harm the liver?
Evir 0.5mg tablet can cause serious liver issues like steatosis and hepatomegaly (liver enlargement) (an increased build-up of fat in the liver). If you have a medical history of liver conditions, please consult your doctor, and the dose may be adjusted as needed.
How is Evir 0.5mg tablet taken?
Evir 0.5mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor, and you should keep taking it until they advise you to stop. It is normally taken once daily on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after and before the next meal, and it is advisable to take it every day at around the same time.
Is Evir 0.5mg tablet effective in treating hepatitis B virus infection?
Yes, the Evir 0.5mg tablet is effective in suppressing the replication of the hepatitis B virus and reducing the amount of virus in the blood.
How long should Evir 0.5mg tablet be taken?
Avoid stopping this drug without first talking to your doctor. Evir 0.5mg tablet withdrawal before treatment may make your hepatitis worse, and this may occur in the initial months after stopping the medicine. Take the medication exactly as directed.
Evir 0.5mg tablet vs. Tenofovir: which is more effective?
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and Evir 0.5mg tablet (ETV) are effective antivirals that are recommended as first-line monotherapies for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection treatment.
Storage
Store the Evir 0.5mg tablet in a tightly closed container at 25°C
Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets
