Sebivo
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About Sebivo Products
Uses of Sebivo Products
Telbivudine is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Sebivo Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Sebivo are Fatigue, Headache, Nausea1a, Decreased appetite, Indigestion, Fever, Feeling of discomfort, Dizziness, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Abdominal distension, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Rash, Back pain, Liver damage.
How Sebivo Products work
Telbivudine is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Patient Concerns about Sebivo Products
Frequently asked questions about Sebivo Products
Frequently asked questions about Telbivudine
Q. How should Sebivo 600mg Tablet be taken?
You should take Sebivo 600mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor and continue taking it till your doctor tells you to stop. It is usually taken once a day on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after a meal and at least 2 hours before the next meal. It is advised to take it around the same time every day.
Q. Is Sebivo 600mg Tablet effective?
Sebivo 600mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Sebivo 600mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What is drug resistance? Can I develop drug resistance with Sebivo 600mg Tablet?
Drug resistance is a state where the medicine which was once effective in treating an infection becomes ineffective. This mainly happens due to the ability acquired by the virus or bacteria to get modified inside the body which affects the overall working of the medicine. Hence, the medicine is no longer able to fight against the virus or bacteria. Generally, drug resistance with Sebivo 600mg Tablet is more likely to happen if you take less dose than what is recommended.
Q. How long should I take Sebivo 600mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking entecavir without consulting your doctor. Stopping entecavir before treatment may worsen your hepatitis. This can happen during the first several months after you stop taking entecavir. Take the medicine strictly as advised and do not miss any dose.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Sebivo 600mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Sebivo 600mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. What if HIV infection co-exists with HBV infection? Will this affect treatment with Sebivo 600mg Tablet?
In HBV patients who are diagnosed with HIV, Sebivo 600mg Tablet is not recommended until and unless these patients start taking medicines for HIV management. Starting Sebivo 600mg Tablet in such patients may cause resistance to the prescribed HIV medicines. Therefore, doctors recommend tests for HIV in patients diagnosed with HBV infection before starting treatment with Sebivo 600mg Tablet.
Q. Can Sebivo 600mg Tablet cure hepatitis B?
No, Sebivo 600mg Tablet does not cure hepatitis B but may improve the condition of the liver. It may decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) present in the body. This is done by limiting the ability of HBV to multiply and further infect new liver cells.
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