Comparing Entecavir vs Tenofovir
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Prescribed for Hepatitis B. entecavir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Hepatitis B, HIV Infection, Nonoccupational Exposure, Occupational Exposure. tenofovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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10.0
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8.2
For Hepatitis B: Its very good medicine with some small manageable side effects.. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full entecavir side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: abdominal pain, depression, nausea, vomiting, and vesicobullous reaction. See the full tenofovir side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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149 hours |
180 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 152 drugs are known to interact with entecavir:
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A total of 189 drugs are known to interact with tenofovir:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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March 29, 2005 |
October 26, 2001 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Hepatitis B: I have been taking tenefevoir for about 18mo. At the beginning of treatment my viral load was 98,000,000, it is now undetectable. I also tested HBVA-g negative. My ALT levels have normalized and I feel so much better. I have noticed some side effects such as lower back pain, muscle weakness, tiredness, and depression but all have been manageable with the help of my doctors. I'm praying that I can achieve a HBVA-b positive result. There are some side effects, however I am so thankful for this medication, it saved my liver.