Adefovir dipivoxil

Name: Adefovir dipivoxil
Brand: Adefovir
SKU: 1118

Adefovir is used in the treatment of chronic viral infections of the liver caused by hepatitis B. Adefovir works by slowing down the growth of the virus this reducing the symptoms. Adefovir is not a cure for hepatitis b and does not prevent the passing of this virus to other people.

US Brand Name

Hepsera

Generic Name

Adefovir dipivoxil

Other Brand Name

Adesera

Packing

Manufacturer

Cipla

Form

Tablet

Strength

10 mg

Country

India

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Adefovir

Uses

Adefovir is used in the treatment of chronic (long-term) hepatitis B infection (swelling of the liver caused by a virus).

How it Works

Adefovir is known as a nucleotide analog, It works by decreasing the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the body. Adefovir will not cure hepatitis B however it does help in limiting the damage it is causing to the liver. Adefovir may not prevent the spread of hepatitis B to other people.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Adefovir may suffer from such side effects;

Fatigue,
Weakness,
Dizziness,
Headache,
Nausea,
Itchy rash,
Indigestion,
Flatulence,
Sore throat,
Runny nose,
Diarrhoea,
Abnormal kidney function test