Compare Viread vs Hepsera

Compare Viread

vs Hepsera

Compare Viread to Hepsera. To make a decision about Viread vs Hepsera, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Viread or Hepsera

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Uses of Viread

Viread is also known by the generic name Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate

USES:
Tenofovir is used with other medications to help control your HIV infection, thereby improving your quality of life. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. It also lowers your risk of getting HIV disease complications (such as new infections, cancer). Tenofovir belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).

Tenofovir is not a cure for HIV and it does not prevent the spread of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood contamination (such as sharing used needles).

Tenofovir is also used to treat a certain type of liver infection called chronic hepatitis B infection. It helps to decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus in your body by interfering with virus growth.

Uses of Hepsera

Hepsera is also known by the generic name Adefovir USES: This medication is used to treat a chronic viral infection of the liver (hepatitis B) in people 12 years of age and older. It works by slowing the growth of the virus. It is not a cure for hepatitis B and does not prevent the passing of hepatitis B to others. This medication is a nucleotide analog.

Viread and Hepsera Have 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Viread and Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Phosphate in the Blood - Hypophosphatemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Viread and Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid - Lactic Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Viread and Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Fatty Liver - Steatosis of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Viread and Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Viread and Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Viread and Hepsera.

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Viread Has 16 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Hepsera

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone - Osteopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Softening of Bones - Osteomalacia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Fanconi's Syndrome - Fanconi Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Kidney Disease - Acute Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Diabetes Insipidus with Kidney Complications - Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

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Hepsera Has 5 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Viread

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Damage - Nephrotoxicity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

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Viread and Hepsera Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Viread and Hepsera. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Viread and Hepsera.

Viread Has 8 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Hepsera

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Abnormal Fat Distribution associated with HIV - Lipodystrophy associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Fever is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Viread but not Hepsera.

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Hepsera Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Hepsera

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hepsera but not Viread. Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hepsera but not Viread. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Viread and Hepsera.

Viread and Hepsera Treat 2 Conditions in Common

Chronic Hepatitis B - Chronic Type B Viral Hepatitis is treated by both Viread and Hepsera.

Viread has 14 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Viread.

Viread Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Renal Disease - Acute Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Viread.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Viread.

Lactic Acidosis - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid is a contraindication of Viread.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Viread.

Steatosis of Liver - Enlarged Fatty Liver is a contraindication of Viread.

Relative Contraindications

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Viread.

Fanconi Syndrome - Fanconi's Syndrome is a contraindication of Viread.

Hypophosphatemia - Low Amount of Phosphate in the Blood is a contraindication of Viread.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Viread.

Osteomalacia - Softening of Bones is a contraindication of Viread.

Pathological Fracture - Broken Bone due to Disease or Illness is a contraindication of Viread.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Viread.

Contraindication Warnings

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Viread.

Osteopenia - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone is a contraindication of Viread.

Hepsera has 7 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Hepsera.

Hepsera Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Hepsera.

Lactic Acidosis - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid is a contraindication of Hepsera.

Steatosis of Liver - Enlarged Fatty Liver is a contraindication of Hepsera.

Relative Contraindications

Nephrotoxicity - Kidney Damage is a contraindication of Hepsera.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Hepsera.

Contraindication Warnings

Drug Resistance to Anti-retroviral Therapy is a contraindication of Hepsera.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Hepsera.

Viread - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Hepsera - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.