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Chronic Hepatitis B

Chronic hepatitis B is a long-term liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. It may slowly damage the liver and can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer.

Tenvir

Tenofovir Disoproxil

300mg

Tenofovir disoproxil tablets for HIV and chronic hepatitis B. It blocks a key step the virus needs to replicate.

From$4.11/ tabletView

Baraclude

Entecavir

0.5mg · 1mg

Entecavir tablets for chronic hepatitis B. It mimics a building block the virus needs, stopping it from copying itself.

From$5.74/ tabletView

Epivir Hbv

Lamivudine

100mg · 150mg

Lamivudine tablets for chronic hepatitis B. They work by preventing the virus from multiplying in liver cells.

From$1.07/ tabletView

Key points

  • Persistence means HBV remains in the body for at least six months.
  • Symptoms may be absent for years, though some people can develop tiredness, nausea or yellowing of the skin and eyes.
  • Antiviral care may be used for some people with chronic hepatitis B to reduce viral activity.

Medicines listed for Chronic Hepatitis B

The listed tablets contain Tenofovir Disoproxil and Entecavir, as well as lamivudine. These are antiviral medicines used in chronic hepatitis B care, and tenofovir disoproxil and entecavir are among the medicines identified for treating chronic HBV.

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