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Adefovir

Adefovir belongs to a group of medications known as antivirals. It is used to treat people with chronic hepatitis B infection who also have active liver damage.

Available form

Tablet

Dosage

10mg

Manufacturers

Aa Pharma

Branded drugs

Hepsera

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Directions of use

The usual recommended dose of adefovir is 10 mg once daily, taken with or without food. Taking adefovir at the same time each day may help you to remember to take your medication. People with reduced kidney function may need longer periods of time between doses.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, but remember it that same day, take the missed dose immediately and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store at room temperature in the original container and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

Before you begin taking a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should take .

Hepatitis B transmission: The hepatitis B infection can still be transmitted to other people through blood contamination or sexual contact while you are taking . Continue to take appropriate precautions to prevent the transmission of hepatitis B throughout your treatment with adefovir.

HIV and hepatitis B co-infections: If you get or have HIV infection and are not taking medication to treat HIV, adefovir may increase the chance that your HIV infection will not respond to usual treatment. Therefore, it is important to be tested for HIV before starting treatment with adefovir and whenever there is a risk of HIV exposure during treatment. Adefovir should not be taken in combination with certain other medications used to treat HIV infection.

Kidney problems: may cause kidney problems, especially for people who have or are at risk of developing reduced kidney function (e.g., taking other medications that can cause kidney problems, high blood pressure, Diabetes). Your doctor will monitor your kidney function while you are taking . If you have reduced kidney function, you may require longer periods of time between doses.

Lactic acidosis and enlarged liver: Adefovir can cause a condition called lactic acidosis (buildup of lactic acid) together with an enlarged liver. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting
dark yellow or brown urine
difficulty breathing
dizziness or lightheadedness
fast or irregular heartbeat
feeling cold, especially in the arms and legs
loss of appetite
pale stools
unusual muscle pain
unusual tiredness or weakness
yellowing of the skin or eyes

Your doctor will periodically monitor you and perform laboratory tests to check your liver function.

Stopping the medication: People with hepatitis may experience a worsening of their condition usually within 12 weeks of stopping . If you and your doctor decide that you should stop taking adefovir, you will need to have regular blood tests to check liver function and hepatitis B virus levels.

Pregnancy: should not be taken during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking , contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if adefovir passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding is not recommended while taking .

Children: The safety and effectiveness of have not been established for children.

Adefovir belongs to a group of medications known as antivirals. It is used to treat people with chronic hepatitis B infection who also have active liver damage. It works by stopping the hepatitis B virus from reproducing. While there is no cure for hepatitis B infection, adefovir can decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body and may reduce the damage done to the liver by the hepatitis B virus.

may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.

Your doctor may have suggested for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking , speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking without consulting your doctor.

Do not give to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take if their doctor has not prescribed it.

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Store at room temperature in the original container and keep it out of the reach of children.

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