Tapivir 100mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Taj Pharma India Ltd
Salt Composition
Lamivudine (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Tapivir 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Tapivir 100mg Tablet is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow carefully the instructions for all the medicines that you are given. It can be taken with or without food. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tapivir 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Tapivir 100mg Tablet 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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Tapivir 100mg Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections. Take it with food as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. Tapivir 100mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I take Tapivir 100mg Tablet?
Tapivir 100mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food, but taking it at a fixed time each day is recommended to avoid missing doses.
Is Tapivir 100mg Tablet effective?
Tapivir 100mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. Stopping entecavir before treatment may worsen your hepatitis, and symptoms could return or worsen.
What is drug resistance? Can I develop drug resistance with Tapivir 100mg Tablet?
Drug resistance occurs when a medication, which was once effective in treating an infection, becomes ineffective. This usually happens because the virus or bacteria that caused the infection can change inside the body, affecting how the medication works.
How long should I take Tapivir 100mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking entecavir without first consulting your doctor. Stopping entecavir too early could worsen your hepatitis. It is crucial to follow your doctor's instructions and avoid skipping doses.
What if I forget to take a dose of Tapivir 100mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Tapivir 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one at the designated time. Do not double the dose to compensate for missing one; this could increase side effects.
What if HIV infection co-exists with HBV infection? Will this affect treatment with Tapivir 100mg Tablet?
In patients with both HBV and HIV, entecavir is not recommended until appropriate HIV management medications are started. Starting entecavir before starting HIV medications may lead to resistance in the HIV medicines prescribed by your doctor.
Can Tapivir 100mg Tablet cure hepatitis B?
No, entecavir does not cure HBV but can improve liver function. It helps reduce the amount of HBV present in your body and limit how it can multiply and infect new liver cells.
Is Tapivir 100mg Tablet safe?
Tapivir 100mg Tablet is generally safe when used in the prescribed dose and duration by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully, and contact them immediately if you experience any adverse effects.
