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Virenta

Oral Solution-(5mg/100ml)
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Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic: Entecavir

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Medicine Overview of Virenta 5mg/100ml Oral Solution

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Introduction

Virenta 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. Virenta 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. Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and rash. 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.

Uses of Virenta

  • Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Side effects of Virenta

Common
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness
  • Nausea

How to use Virenta

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. Virenta is to be taken empty stomach.

How Virenta works

Virenta 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.

What if you forget to take Virenta?

If you miss a dose of Virenta, 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.

Quick Tips

  • You have been prescribed Virenta for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
  • Take it on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after or before a meal.
  • Virenta 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.
  • 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.

Brief Description

Indication

Chronic hepatitis B

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take at least 2 hr after a meal & 2 hr before the next meal. Use oral solution when needed for renal impairment dosage adjustments.

Adult Dose

Chronic Hepatitis B Indicated for treatment of CHB with evidence of active viral replication and either evidence of persistent elevations in serum aminotransferases (ALT or AST) or histologically active disease Nucleoside inhibitor treatment-naïve with compensated liver disease (adults and adolescents ?16 yr): 0.5 mg PO qDay Lamivudine-refractory or known lamivudine or telbivudine resistance substitutions (adults and adolescents ?16 yr): 1 mg PO qDay Decompensated liver disease (adults): 1 mg PO qDay

Child Dose

Chronic Hepatitis B Indicated for treatment of CHB with evidence of active viral replication and either evidence of persistent elevations in serum aminotransferases (ALT or AST) or histologically active disease in children ?2 years and weigh at least 10 kg <2 years: Safety and efficacy not established >16 years: As adult

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment Usual daily dose (0.5 mg) CrCl ?50 mL/min: No dosage adjustment required CrCl 30-49 mL/min: Reduce to 0.25 mg/day or 0.5 mg q48hr CrCl 10-29 mL/min: Reduce to 0.15 mg/day or 0.5 mg q72hr CrCl <10 mL/min, hemodialysis, or CAPD: 0.05 mg/day or 0.5 mg q7days Lamivudine-refractory/decompensated liver disease daily dose (1 mg) CrCl ?50 mL/min: No dosage adjustment required CrCl 30-49 mL/min: Reduce to 0.5 mg/day or 1 mg q48hr CrCl 10-29 mL/min: Reduce to 0.3 mg/day or 1 mg q72hr CrCl <10 mL/min, hemodialysis, or CAPD: 0.1 mg/day or 1 mg q7days

Contraindication

Entecavir is contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to Entecavir or any component of the product.

Mode of Action

Selective HBV DNA polymerase inhibitor; inhibition blocks reverse transcriptase activity, which in turn reduces viral DNA synthesis

Precaution

Lactic acidosis: Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogues alone or in combination with antiretrovirals.Exacerbations of hepatitis after discontinuation of treatment: Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy, including Entecavir. Lactation: excretion in milk unknown/not recommended

Side Effect

1-10% Fatigue (1-3%),Headache (2-4%),Dizziness,Nausea <1% Diarrhea,Dyspepsia,Vomiting,Somnolence,Insomnia

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Prospective pregnancy data from the APR are not sufficient to adequately assess the risk of birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes; use during pregnancy has been evaluated in a limited number of individuals reported to APR and number of exposures to entecavir is insufficient to make a risk assessment compared to a reference population; rate of miscarriage is not reported in APR; all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes Lactation Not known whether drug is present in human breast milk, affects human milk production, or has effects on the breastfed infant; when administered to lactating rats, entecavir was present in milk; developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with mother’s clinical need for therapy and any potential adverse effects on breastfed infant from drug or from underlying maternal condition

Interaction

Drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum conc of either entecavir or co-administered drug.

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Safety Advices

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Virenta. Please consult your doctor.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Virenta may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Virenta is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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UNSAFE
Virenta may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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CAUTION
Virenta should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Virenta may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virenta is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Virenta is recommended.

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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.