Sebivo 600mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Novartis India Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Telbivudine (600mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Synthetic thymidine nucleoside analog |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) |
| User Rating | 5.0 |
| User Reviews | 768 |
FAQ
What if HIV infection co-exists with HBV infection? Will this affect treatment with Sebivo 600mg?
In HBV patients who are diagnosed with HIV, Sebivo 600mg is not recommended until and unless these patients start taking medicines for HIV management. Starting Sebivo 600mg 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.
Can Sebivo 600mg cure hepatitis B?
No, Sebivo 600mg 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.
What is drug resistance? Can I develop drug resistance with Sebivo 600mg?
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 is more likely to happen if you take less dose than what is recommended.
Is Sebivo 600mg effective?
Sebivo 600mg 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 too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What if I forget to take a dose of Sebivo 600mg?
If you forget a dose of Sebivo 600mg, 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.
How should Sebivo 600mg be taken?
You should take Sebivo 600mg 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.
How long should I take Sebivo 600mg?
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.
What if you forget to take Sebivo Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Sebivo 600mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Sebivo 600mg Tablet Reviews
Sebivo 600mg is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Sebivo 600mg 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, stomach pain, weakness and headache. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
Sebivo 600mg 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, stomach pain, weakness and headache. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
How Sebivo 600mg Tablet Works
Sebivo 600mg 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.
How to Use Sebivo 600mg Tablet
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. Sebivo 600mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Sebivo 600mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection: Chronic hepatitis B virus infection is a serious liver infection that has been there for at least 6 months and is still not cured. Sebivo 600mg helps treat this infection effectively. It lowers the chances of complications, such as new infections, and improves one’s quality of life. If this infection is not treated, it can lead to severe liver damage, which can cause other life-threatening problems, such as liver failure, or may also be fatal.
Uses of Sebivo 600mg Tablet
- Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
Sebivo 600mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CAUTION
Sebivo 600mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sebivo 600mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be advised before you start taking this medicine and while you are taking this medicine.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sebivo 600mg.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sebivo 600mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Sebivo 600mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sebivo 600mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sebivo 600mg is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Sebivo 600mg is recommended.
Quick Tips
- Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
- During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
- Sebivo 600mg may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
- You have been prescribed Sebivo 600mg for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
- You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
References
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1320-21.
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