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Reported deaths: 5 Reported hospitalizations: 45.
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FDA Reported Hepsera Side Effects: renal failure chronic, alanine aminotransferase increased, renal tubular disorder, dyspnoea, blood bilirubin increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatinine increased, cough, osteomalacia, thrombocytopenia, asthenia.
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Hepsera Side Effects Report #5198883-3
Health Professional from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on Dec 12, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephropathy toxic, renal failure chronic. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFFIX, NEORAL, EPREX, FUROSEMIDE, SECTRAL, MEDIATENSYL, NOCTRAN, RENAGEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5207292-X
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Jan 05, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 90.39 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: creatinine renal clearance decreased, no therapeutic response, osteomalacia, renal tubular disorder, wrist fracture. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFFIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5222302-1
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported HEPSERA problem on Jan 22, 2007. Male patient, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malignant melanoma. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5224271-7
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Jan 22, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: creatinine renal clearance decreased, nephritis interstitial, renal failure. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5230980-6
Physician from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b, hypothyroidism, depression, hyperuricaemia, dyslipidaemia and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure, renal tubular disorder. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, URBANYL, TERCIAN, FRACTAL, ENDOTHELON, ZYLORIC, ANAFRANIL, LIPANTHYL. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5234623-7
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Jan 12, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic hepatitis and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vasculitis. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5237102-6
Health Professional from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b virus and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, lactic acidosis. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFFIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5241659-9
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 08, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, bone pain, hypophosphataemia, osteomalacia, renal failure, stress fracture. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMLOR, ZESTRIL, ACARBOSE, DIAMICRON, CARDEGIC, EFFERALGAN CODEIN, OROCAL D. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5243289-1
Consumer or non-health professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA reported HEPSERA problem on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic hepatitis and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vasculitis. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5244375-2
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: heart rate irregular, ventricular extrasystoles. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5255555-4
Physician from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b virus and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure chronic. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5283742-8
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 90.39 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: creatinine renal clearance decreased, no therapeutic response, osteomalacia, renal tubular disorder, wrist fracture. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFFIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5303394-8
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, weighting 158.7 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b virus and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cataract. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5306374-1
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 19, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5308771-7
Physician from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 90.39 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, creatinine renal clearance decreased, cytolytic hepatitis, hypophosphataemia, inflammation, malnutrition, osteomalacia, renal tubular disorder. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFFIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5312728-X
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic cirrhosis. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient died on 10/16/2006.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5314085-1
Physician from GREECE reported HEPSERA problem on Apr 20, 2007. Male patient, weighting 202.8 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b virus and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchospasm, cough, eosinophilia, hypoxia, pyrexia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5316040-4
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from GREECE on Apr 20, 2007. Male patient, weighting 202.8 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b virus and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchospasm, cough, eosinophilia, hypoxia, pyrexia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5326566-5
Physician from GREECE reported HEPSERA problem on May 04, 2007. Male patient, weighting 202.8 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b virus and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eosinophilic pneumonia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5328854-5
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on May 07, 2007. Female patient, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cataract. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5335133-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported HEPSERA problem on May 22, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMINS, DYAZIDE. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5338542-7
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from GREECE on May 18, 2007. Male patient, weighting 202.8 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b virus and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eosinophilic pneumonia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5340473-3
Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS reported HEPSERA problem on May 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cataract. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5342741-8
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 30, 2007. Female patient, weighting 90.08 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5354190-7
Physician from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on June 04, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b virus and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure chronic. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5355657-8
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on June 04, 2007. Male patient, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b, hiv infection and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tubulointerstitial nephritis. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIREAD, KALETRA, EPIVIR, NORVIR, ZIAGEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5355869-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported HEPSERA problem on June 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 90.08 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5357656-9
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 07, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukopenia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HEPTODIN. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5359031-X
Health Professional from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on June 05, 2007. Male patient, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b, epilepsy and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood alkaline phosphatase increased, fanconi syndrome acquired, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFFIX, DEPAKENE, LEVOCARNIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5370607-6
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on June 18, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b virus and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, lactic acidosis. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFFIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5372562-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on June 15, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia, scleral haemorrhage, tension headache, thrombocytopenia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5373947-X
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 18, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic function abnormal, pathogen resistance. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5045199-1
Physician from JAPAN reported HEPSERA problem on Sept 29, 2005. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 101.4 lb, was diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis, vitamin b6 deficiency, neuropathy peripheral, constipation, hypothyroidism and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, blood creatinine increased, blood phosphorus decreased, blood potassium decreased, muscular weakness. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX, PYDOXAL, TAURINE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, LIPITOR, THYRADIN S. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5045573-3
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 19, 2006. Female patient, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b, hepatic cirrhosis and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus, hypoglycaemia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFFIX, LACTIC, GLAKAY, ZYRTEC. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5050273-X
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on June 28, 2006. Male patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, condition aggravated, hepatitis b. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5056037-5
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 14, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholecystitis. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5060207-X
Physician from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on July 12, 2006. Male patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b, hypothyroidism and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure, renal tubular disorder. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, URBANYL, TERCIAN, FRACTAL, ENDOTHELON, ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5060841-7
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 31, 2006. Male patient, 37 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, hepatic enzyme increased. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX, NEO MINOPHAGEN, STRONGER NEO MINOPHAGEN C. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5063163-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported HEPSERA problem on July 24, 2006. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lower limb fracture, multiple myeloma. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5067084-1
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on July 21, 2006. Male patient, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malignant melanoma. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5075430-8
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on Mar 16, 2006. Male patient, weighting 112.4 lb, was diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, hyperammonaemia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFFIX, AMINOLEBAN EN, OMEPRAZON, PROMAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5079175-X
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Aug 04, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b, hypertension and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, chromaturia, cough, dyspnoea, eye haemorrhage, hbv dna increased, hepatitis, rash, viral mutation identified. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with HEPTODIN, ADEFOVIR DIPIVOXIL, NIFEDIPINE, LIVER SUPPORTING AGENT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5079955-0
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on Aug 09, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis, hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anti-hbc antibody positive, aspartate aminotransferase increased, asthenia, blood bilirubin increased, chromaturia, cough, dyspnoea, eye haemorrhage, hepatitis b core antigen positive. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HEPTODIN, YANGXIN PIAN, NIFUDA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5080546-6
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 183.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, renal failure. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIREAD. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5082448-8
Physician from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on July 12, 2006. Male patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b, hypothyroidism and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure, renal tubular disorder. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, URBANYL, TERCIAN, FRACTAL, ENDOTHELON, ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5082483-X
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: face oedema, haematuria, myalgia, weight increased. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5083586-6
Physician from JAPAN reported HEPSERA problem on Mar 13, 2006. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, arthralgia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood chloride increased, blood creatinine increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood urea increased. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CELLCEPT, PROGRAF, PREDONINE, ZEFIX, TAKEPRON, MUCOSTA, LOXONIN, LASIX. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5087536-8
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from CHINA on Aug 04, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b, hypertension and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, chromaturia, cough, dyspnoea, eye haemorrhage, hbv dna increased, hepatitis, rash, viral mutation identified. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with HEPTODIN, ADEFOVIR DIPIVOXIL, NIFEDIPINE, LIVER SUPPORTING AGENT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5095605-1
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on Aug 09, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis, hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, chromaturia, conjunctival haemorrhage, cough, dyspnoea, hepatitis. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HEPTODIN, YANGXIN PIAN, NIFUDA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5099068-1
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 01, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5105606-2
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on Sept 07, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal impairment. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5116316-X
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: face oedema, haematuria, myalgia, weight increased. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETIZOLAM, SULGLYCOTIDE, RANITIDINE, ALMAGATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5117778-4
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on Sept 01, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5117975-8
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 28, 2006. Male patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, hepatitis b, pharmaceutical product counterfeit. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5119696-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported HEPSERA problem on June 13, 2006. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, confusional state, dizziness, fatigue, headache, migraine, speech disorder. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADVIL. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5121184-6
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2005. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased, hbv dna increased. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5123266-1
Physician from JAPAN reported HEPSERA problem on Sept 29, 2005. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 101.4 lb, was diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis, vitamin b6 deficiency, neuropathy peripheral, constipation, hypothyroidism and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, blood creatinine increased, blood phosphorus decreased, blood potassium decreased, fanconi syndrome, muscular weakness. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX, PYDOXAL, TAURINE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, LIPITOR, THYRADIN S. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5124992-0
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 31, 2006. Male patient, 37 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatic function abnormal. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX, NEO MINOPHAGEN, STRONGER NEO MINOPHAGEN C. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5133070-6
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on Sept 01, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, malaise, oesophageal varices haemorrhage. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5134648-6
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 13, 2006. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, pulmonary fibrosis, rales. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX, FLUTIDE DISKUS, SEREVENT, ZANTAC. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5136228-5
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on Sept 07, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, glomerulonephritis proliferative, renal impairment. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5136300-X
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 24, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, liver disorder. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5144983-3
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on Sept 01, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, malaise, oesophageal varices haemorrhage. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5146051-3
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on May 24, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, hepatitis b antigen positive, liver disorder. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5146322-0
Health Professional from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on Oct 27, 2006. Male patient, 56 years of age, was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: prurigo, rash morbilliform, toxic skin eruption. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLAMOXYL, TAREG, CARDENSIEL, ZEFFIX, CORTANCYL, OMEPRAZOLE, CACIT D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5146902-2
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2006. Male patient, weighting 101.1 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arrhythmia, gastrointestinal motility disorder, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, lower limb fracture, myocardial fibrosis. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5155715-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported HEPSERA problem on July 24, 2006. Male patient, weighting 101.1 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lower limb fracture, neoplasm malignant. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5159224-0
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 106.1 lb, was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chorioamnionitis, pregnancy. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5162355-2
Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF reported HEPSERA problem on Nov 22, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma hepatic, hepatic cirrhosis. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, FUROSEMIDE, SPIRONOLACTONE, INDENOLOL, URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5164045-9
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Nov 09, 2006. Female patient, weighting 83.78 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ascites, haematocrit decreased, oedema, weight increased. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALDACTONE, LASIX, PREDONINE, ALFACALCIDOL, PROHEPARUM, MENATETRENONE, BEZAFIBRATE, MICONAZOLE. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5171676-9
Physician from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on Dec 01, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b virus and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure chronic. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5171677-0
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Nov 22, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma hepatic, hepatic cirrhosis. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, FUROSEMIDE, SPIRONOLACTONE, INDENOLOL, URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5175889-1
Physician from JAPAN reported HEPSERA problem on Mar 13, 2006. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis, gastric ulcer and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, arthralgia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood chloride increased, blood creatinine increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood urea increased. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CELLCEPT, PROGRAF, PREDONINE, LANSOPRAZOLE, LOXONIN, LASIX, POLYMYXIN B SULPHATE, GASTER D. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5179381-X
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Dec 12, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dialysis, nephropathy toxic, renal failure chronic, renal transplant, surgical procedure repeated. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFFIX, NEORAL, EPREX, FUROSEMIDE, SECTRAL, MEDIATENSYL, NOCTRAN, RENAGEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5190767-X
Physician from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on July 12, 2006. Male patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b, hypothyroidism and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure, renal tubular disorder. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, URBANYL, TERCIAN, FRACTAL, ENDOTHELON, ALLOPURINOL, ANAFRANIL, FENOFIBRATE. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5378823-4
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 02, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia, scleral haemorrhage, tension headache, thrombocytopenia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5382361-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported HEPSERA problem on July 03, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5388701-2
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on July 12, 2007. Male patient, 23 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5389627-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on July 12, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia, scleral haemorrhage, tension headache, thrombocytopenia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5390840-7
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5394665-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on July 17, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypophosphataemia, osteomalacia, renal tubular disorder. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5394672-5
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on July 16, 2007. Male patient, 23 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenia. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5402898-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported HEPSERA problem on July 27, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lactic acidosis. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENTECAVIR, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5408490-2
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 27, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis b. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5408604-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported HEPSERA problem on July 31, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypophosphataemia, osteomalacia, renal tubular disorder. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5416140-4
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 03, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis b, jaundice, malaise. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5429493-8
Physician from JAPAN reported HEPSERA problem on Aug 24, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis b, pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX, BAKTAR, FUROSEMIDE, FAMOTIDINE, LIVACT, SELTOUCH, ALDACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5430998-4
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 30, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis b, pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX, BAKTAR, FUROSEMIDE, FAMOTIDINE, LIVACT, SELTOUCH, ALDACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5447531-3
Physician from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on Sept 05, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: creatinine renal clearance decreased, hypophosphataemia, pathological fracture. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFFIX, DEPAKENE, PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE, FOSAMAX, PHOSPHORE. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5451570-6
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 04, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic function abnormal. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5452703-8
Physician from FRANCE reported HEPSERA problem on Sept 03, 2007. Male patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b virus, hiv infection and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fanconi syndrome acquired, hepatitis viral, renal failure acute. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIREAD, EPIVIR, NORVIR, TELZIR, ZIAGEN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5454928-4
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 07, 2007. Male patient, weighting 190.2 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b, hypertension and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMINS, DYAZIDE. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5456322-9
Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN reported HEPSERA problem on Sept 06, 2007. Male patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, hepatic cirrhosis, hepatic neoplasm malignant. HEPSERA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Hepsera Side Effects Report #5467040-5
HEPSERA problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 20, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis and was treated with HEPSERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis b, pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. HEPSERA dosage: 10MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX, BAKTAR, FUROSEMIDE, FAMOTIDINE, LIVACT, SELTOUCH, ALDACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Drug Information: Adefovir
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a605024.html
a def' o veerIMPORTANT WARNING:
| Do not stop taking adefovir without talking to your doctor. When you stop taking adefovir your hepatitis may get worse. This is most likely to happen during the first 3 months after you stop taking adefovir. Be careful not to miss doses or run out of adefovir. Refill your prescription at least 5 days before you expect that you will need the new supply of medication. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease other than hepatitis B or cirrhosis (scarring of the liver). If you experience any of the following symptoms after you stop taking adefovir, call your doctor immediately: extreme tiredness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark-colored urine, light-colored bowel movements, and muscle or joint pain.Adefovir may cause kidney damage. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking or have ever taken any of the following medications: aminoglycoside antibiotics such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), neomycin (Neo-Rx, NeoFradin), paramomycin (Humatin), streptomycin, and tobramycin (Tobi, Nebcin); amphotericin B (Fungizone); aspirin and other non-steroidal antiinflammatory medications (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); cyclosporine (Neoral, Samdimmune); tacrolimus (Prograf); or vancomycin. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: confusion; decreased urination; or swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. If you have HIV or AIDS that is not being treated with medications and you take adefovir, your HIV infection may become difficult to treat. Tell your doctor if you have HIV or AIDS or if you have unprotected sex with more than one partner or use injectable street drugs. Your doctor may test you for HIV infection before you begin treatment with adefovir and at any time during your treatment when there is a chance that you were exposed to HIV.Adefovir, when used alone or in combination with other antiviral medications, can cause serious or life-threatening damage to the liver and a condition called lactic acidosis (a build-up of acid in the blood). Tell your doctor if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol, if you use or have ever used injectable street drugs, and if you have or have ever had any liver disease other than hepatitis B. Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking or have ever taken the following medications: acetaminophen (Tylenol, others); cholesterol-lowering medications (statins); iron products; isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); medications to treat HIV or AIDS; methotrexate (Rhuematrex); niacin (nicotinic acid); or rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane). If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: confusion; unusual bleeding or bruising; yellowing of the skin or eyes; dark-colored urine; light-colored bowel movements; difficulty breathing; stomach pain or swelling; upset stomach; vomiting; unusual muscle pain; loss of appetite for at least a few days; lack of energy; flu-like symptoms; itching; feeling cold, especially in the arms or legs; dizziness or lightheadedness; fast or irregular heart beat; or extreme weakness or tiredness.Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory before, during, and for a few months after your treatment with adefovir. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your body's response to adefovir during this time.Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking adefovir. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Adefovir is used to treat chronic (long-term) hepatitis B infection (swelling of the liver caused by a virus) in patients who have symptoms of the disease. Adefovir is in a class of medications called nucleotide analogs. It works by decreasing the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the body. Adefovir will not cure hepatitis B and may not prevent complications of chronic hepatitis B such as cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer. Adefovir may not prevent the spread of hepatitis B to other people.
How should this medicine be used?
Adefovir comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. Take adefovir at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take adefovir exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking adefovir,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to adefovir or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and probenecid. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Do not take any other medications while you are taking adefovir unless your doctor has told you that you should.
- do not take adefovir if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking adefovir, call your doctor. Do not breast-feed while taking adefovir.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking adefovir.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
If you remember the missed dose on the day that you were supposed to take it, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if you do not remember the missed dose until the next day, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than one dose of adefovir on the same day. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Adefovir may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- weakness
- headache
- diarrhea
- gas
- indigestion
- cough
- sore throat
- runny nose
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience this symptom or any of those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
Adefovir may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- upset stomach
- stomach discomfort
- vomiting
- gas
- loose bowel movements
- loss of appetite
What other information should I know?
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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