Baraclude
Intended to relieve chronic viral replication in the liver to support hepatic wellness and target viral DNA polymerase.
- Categories
- Antivirals · Hepatitis Treatment
- Active ingredient
- Entecavir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg · 1mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Baraclude, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Baraclude vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Baraclude details
- Condition
- Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
- Alternative names
- entecavir
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Hepatitis B Antiviral
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to entecavir
- Minor side effects
- headache; fatigue; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; elevated liver enzymes; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ganciclovir; Tenofovir
- Age restrictions
- Approved for patients over two years of age.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category C: Limited clinical data. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe exacerbation of hepatitis B, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve chronic viral replication in the liver to support hepatic wellness and target viral DNA polymerase.
Mechanism of action
Competes with deoxyguanosine triphosphate to block vital functions of HBV polymerase, stopping viral chain elongation.
What you will receive
Baraclude is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Entecavir is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.