Austavir 0.5 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is austavir 0.5 tablet used for?
Austavir 0.5 Tablet contains Entecavir 0.5mg, an antiviral medication used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults and children. It works by reducing the amount of HBV in the body, improving liver function, and slowing the progression of liver disease. It is taken once daily on an empty stomach.
- Generic Name: Entecavir
- Manufacturer: Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ austavir 0.5 tablet Uses & Benefits
Chronic hepatitis B virus infection in adults with compensated or decompensated liver disease.
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis of hepatitis B reactivation in immunosuppressed patients.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Entecavir |
| Brand Name | Anticanol 0.5 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Entecavir is a guanosine nucleoside analogue that inhibits hepatitis B virus (HBV) polymerase. It undergoes intracellular phosphorylation to the active triphosphate form, which competes with natural deoxyguanosine triphosphate and inhibits HBV DNA polymerase (reverse transcriptase) activity, leading to inhibition of viral replication.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take austavir 0.5 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of austavir 0.5 tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Insomnia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Lactic acidosis
- Severe hepatomegaly with steatosis
- Acute exacerbation of hepatitis B upon discontinuation
- Pancreatitis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Alopecia
- Rash
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Elevated amylase/lipase
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Tenofovir | Moderate | Increased risk of nephrotoxicity |
| Adefovir | Moderate | Increased risk of nephrotoxicity |
| Immunosuppressants | Moderate | May reduce efficacy of Entecavir |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Lamivudine
- Adefovir
- Tenofovir
- Interferon alfa
โก Moderate Interactions
- Nucleoside analogues
- Immunosuppressants
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Acetaminophen
- Ibuprofen
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food delays absorption and reduces peak concentration; take on an empty stomach (at least 2 hours before or after a meal).
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may increase hepatotoxicity risk; avoid or limit alcohol consumption.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to entecavir or any component of the formulation.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
HBV DNA levels, ALT, AST, bilirubin, renal function, HIV status (test before initiation).
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in human milk; consider risk to infant.
๐ Overdose Management
Limited experience; supportive care; hemodialysis may remove entecavir (approximately 30% in 4 hours).
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
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This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.