Caviral

Caviral uses and dosage

Caviral (Entecavir), generic Baraclude is a prescription medicine used to treat chronic (long-term) hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Entecavir decreases the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the body. Caviral is manufactured by Beacon Pharma Ltd. in Bangladesh. Entecavir has to take orally once a day on an empty stomach (at least 2 hours after a meal or at least 2 hours before the meal). * Compensated Liver Disease: - Nucleoside inhibitor therapy naive adults and adolescents 16 years of age: 0.5 mg orally once daily - For Lamivudine refractory or known Lamivudine or Telbivudine resistance substitutions: 1 mg orally once daily - Decompensated liver disease patient (adult): 1 mg orally once daily

Caviral side effects

The most common adverse reactions of Entecavir are: Headache, tiredness, dizziness, or nausea.

Originator brand

Baraclude by Bristol-Myers Squibb

Made by

Beacon pharma

This information is provided for reference only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.