Telbivudine
Telbivudine is an antiviral medication used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults. It belongs to a class of drugs called nucleoside analogues, which work by inhibiting the replication of the hepatitis B virus in the body. This medication is typically prescribed when the infection has caused liver inflammation or other complications.
Telbivudine is an antiviral used to suppress chronic hepatitis B virus infection.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- J05AF11
- RxNorm
- 474128
- Generic
- Telbivudine
- Class
- atc-j05
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- solution, tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults with evidence of active viral replication and liver inflammation. It is used in patients with compensated liver disease.
Telbivudine is a thymidine nucleoside analogue that inhibits the hepatitis B virus DNA polymerase, blocking viral DNA chain elongation and preventing the virus from replicating in the body.
May cause side effects such as headache, fatigue, and nausea. Not recommended for use in patients with impaired kidney function without dose adjustment. Should not be discontinued abruptly as this may worsen hepatitis. Regular monitoring of liver function and viral load is recommended during treatment.
Official drug label
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