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Doctor insights on: Entecavir Medication

Baraclude (entecavir): Baraclude (entecavir) is used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection. ...Read more

Baraclude (entecavir): None noted at: http://dailymed. Nlm. Nih. Gov/dailymed/drugInfo. Cfm? Setid=046e61c9-9298-4b2e-b76e-b26b81fecd20 However it is FDA Pregnancy category C. ...Read more

No: You need a prescription.

Baraclude (entecavir): Baraclude (entecavir) = Entecavir

Baraclude (entecavir): See: http://www. Drugs. Com/sfx/entecavir-side-effects. Html

Baraclude (entecavir): Baraclude (entecavir) is FDA Pregnancy Category C (Risk cannot be ruled out). ...Read more

Baraclude (entecavir): Yes, Baraclude (entecavir) requires a prescription.

Baraclude (entecavir): Baraclude (entecavir) is beneficial in the treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B infections. ...Read more

Depends: Your doctor probably checked a HBV viral count to see if you have active hepatitis B and depending on that level and other labs, you might need treatment with baraclude, (entecavir) while in certain situations you might not. See a liver doctor for discussion. ...Read more

Baraclude (entecavir): Also called Entecavir is used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis b. ...Read more

Not feeling well: Take your father to the doctor. He may have lactic acidosis. Which requires immediate medical attention. ...Read more

Most pharmacies: Will order it for you you should ask. ...Read more

Yes but depends on: Liver enzymes and viral levels, be sure you see your liver specialist for labs every 6 months or so, they are searching for cures of this like they found for hep C ...Read more

Yes: The human bodies response to infection includes the development of antibodies. Complete cure of hepatitis b is documented by a test called hepatitis b viral load. This should become negative and remain negative when you are cured. ...Read more

Probable resistance: Entecavir is a nucleoside analog and has potent antiviral activity against hepatitis B virus (HBV) - the emergence of drug resistance is rare. If indeed his HBV viral load is 50, 000 (I would repeat), then he has probably developed a mutation. The addition of adefovir may result in suppression, but only in about half of patients. Tenofovir may be warranted. See a hematologist for advice ...Read more

Entecavir chrHepB: Congratulations on your excellent results! Have you had a fibroscan done? Long-term Baraclude (entecavir) can stop inflammation and may even decrease fibrosis. It depends on your current liver histology when your doctor will adivse continuing the medication. The optimal length of treatment is still unknown. ...Read more

Liver disease...: Liver disease from hepatitis b can affect the liver in a variable pattern. Parts of the liver can be inflamed or swollen while others relatively unaffected or scarred. This would cause a deformity in the appearance of the liver. Infiltration of the liver with other cells including fat and tumor cells can cause different parts of the liver to be different sizes. Good luck! ...Read more

Probably: If your hepatitis b surface antibody is positive and surface antigen negative with non-detectable viral load. It means you have s antigen seroconversion with medication, which is an excellent response. After you achieve that, continue Baraclude (entecavir) for about 12 months or so then you can stop baraclude (entecavir). But your viral load, s antigen, s antibody needs to be monitored from time to time for relapse. ...Read more

Entecavir: Nucleoside transcriptase inhibitor antiviral agent used against hepatitis b. Ursodesoxycholic acid is usually given to treat fatty liver. Not sure what your question is, but it should probably be addressed to your dad's doctor. If he is not comfortable with this a second opinion might be helpful. ...Read more

Entecavir: Check out http://www. Drugs. Com/sfx/baraclude-side-effects. Html for side effects of Baraclude (entecavir). Your father should speak w/his hepatologist/gastroenterologist about what to expect from his hepatitis b infection vs what to expect from his treatment, as well as signs/symptoms to report immediately. This applies to any & all conditions managed w/your physician. ...Read more

I think: Medication headache....a type of frequent or daily headache. I'm not positive though. Need to see what the context the phrase was used. ...Read more

There are none...: Even the strongest opiates only "take the edge off" for people in chronic pain. Meds are only one part of dealing with the pain. A useful tool, but pain is so necessary for survival that we are not "allowed" to monkey with it much. In acute pain, the transition from miserable to less miserable can be great. In chronic pain, it's just part of the plan. ...Read more

Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo ...Read more

Sometimes: Sometimes they are. For the most part, expired drugs simply lose potency once past their expiration date. There are, however, some drugs that actually become harmful if taken after they expire. As such, it is best to throw out any medications you have after a year. ...Read more

No answer: The best drug is the one that works with the lowest side effect incidence. That will change between patients. ...Read more

ASPRIN: Actually no one has decided on 'safest'. Asprin has been around since before you were born and unless you take too much (yes, too much of anything isn't good) most people are okay with it. If the pain it too severe for asprin you need to know what causes it. Good diagnosis is called for. See the dr. ...Read more

Several options: You can take them to your local pharmacy for proper disposal. Some medically oriented charities will also take medication for distribution to the disadvantaged. ...Read more

No: I do not know why you are asking this question. ...Read more

Applies to skin: Topical just refers to how a medication is applied. In this case to the skin and is meant to treat local skin problems. Some meds are applied to the skin but are meant to be absorbed into the body in which case we use the term "transdermal" since it is meant to pass through the skin to affect the whole body. ...Read more

Why R you depressed?: If your depression is affecting your life and/or those around you and you have trouble dealing with it or not knowing how to etc. It is very reasonable to seek help, either from a therapist, your physician/nurse, or both. Psychotherapy may be adequate for some, others may need both meds (many choices, depending on your symptoms/needs) and therapy. Consult doc. Good luck. ...Read more