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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Hepsera

Hepsera has 20 Side Effects total
11 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently

Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Hepsera

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.

Hepsera has 11 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

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

Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hepsera

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Fatty Liver - Steatosis of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hepsera

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hepsera

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

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Damage - Nephrotoxicity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hepsera

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hepsera

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hepsera

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

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hepsera

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hepsera

Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Hepsera.

Hepsera has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hepsera Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hepsera Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hepsera Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Hepsera

Hepsera Drug-Drug Interactions

Hepsera has interactions of severe seriousness with 6 drug(s):

Hepsera has 1 severe interactions with Atripla. Click here to see them

Hepsera has 1 severe interactions with Efavirenz-Emtricitabin-Tenofov. Click here to see them

Hepsera has 1 severe interactions with Emtricitabine-Tenofovir. Click here to see them

Hepsera has 1 severe interactions with Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate. Click here to see them

Hepsera has 1 severe interactions with Truvada. Click here to see them

Hepsera has 1 severe interactions with Viread. Click here to see them

Hepsera has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Hepsera has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Hepsera has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

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.

Hepsera has 2 related brands and strengths:

Adefovir 10 Mg Tab Hepsera 10 Mg Tab

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.

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