Entecavir and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with entecavir.
Entecavir Food/Lifestyle
Moderate Food Interaction
You may experience reduced absorption of entecavir in the presence of food. Take entecavir on an empty stomach 2 hours before or 2 hours after a meal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. It is important to take entecavir regularly to get the most benefit.
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Entecavir drug interactions
There are 159 drug interactions with entecavir.
Entecavir disease interactions
There are 3 disease interactions with entecavir which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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