What is ENTECAVIR used for?

ENTECAVIR (brand name Entecavir) is a Other indicated for See full prescribing information.

What are the most common side effects of ENTECAVIR?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for ENTECAVIR. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is ENTECAVIR the same as Entecavir?

Entecavir is a brand name for ENTECAVIR. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

ENTECAVIR

Q: How does ENTECAVIR work?

ENTECAVIR works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Entecavir is an antiviral drug against the hepatitis B virus [see Microbiology (12.4) ] ..

Other

Brand names: Entecavir

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Entecavir is an antiviral drug against the hepatitis B virus [see Microbiology (12.4) ] .

Indications

See full prescribing information

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. (4)

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B virus infection after discontinuation: Monitor hepatic function closely for at least several months
3 Lactic Acidosis and Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogue inhibitors, including entecavir, alone or in combination with antiretrovirals
Obesity and prolonged nucleoside inhibitor exposure may be risk factors
Particular caution should be exercised when administering nucleoside analogue inhibitors to any patient with known risk factors for liver disease; however, cases have also been reported in patients with no known risk factors

Known Side Effects

5 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → ENTECAVIR openFDA label JSON → ENTECAVIR FAERS adverse-event reports → ENTECAVIR ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of ENTECAVIR

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral