Telbivudine
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
It is used to treat hepatitis B infection .
Indications
It is used to treat hepatitis B infection .
Contraindications
Telbivudine is contraindicated in conditions like Myopathy.
Side Effects
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your
doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching ; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing ;
tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue,
or throat. Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or
yellow skin or eyes. Signs of too much lactic acid in the blood ( lactic acidosis ) like fast breathing, fast heartbeat , a heartbeat that does not feel normal,
very bad upset stomach or throwing up, feeling very sleepy, shortness of breath , feeling very tired or weak, very bad dizziness, feeling cold,
or muscle pain or cramps. Signs of a pancreas problem ( pancreatitis ) like very bad stomach pain, very bad back pain , or very bad upset stomach or throwing up. Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Change in balance. Trouble walking. Fever. Swelling of belly. A certain muscle problem (rhabdomyolysis) has happened with this medicine (telbivudine tablets). Rarely, this has led to organ problems and death. Call your doctor
right away if you have muscle pain or weakness.
Warnings
Severe worsening of hepatitis B symptoms have been reported in patients who discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy. Some cases of muscle injury (aches, weakness, and biochemical markers of cell damage) have been reported with telbivudine use several weeks to months after starting therapy. Telbivudine is eliminated primarily by the kidneys. Therefore, doses are often adjusted in people with kidney impairment. Telbivudine does not prevent the transmission of the virus from one person to another.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Telbivudine was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
3 records are present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.