Baraclude Oral Solution Description

Baraclude Oral Solution contains Entecavir (en-TEK-e-veer), an antiviral medication prescribed to interfere with the hepatitis B virus’ ability to reproduce and infect new liver cells and to reduce your viral load (the amount of active virus in your blood). Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through direct contact with the body fluids of an infected person and can be fatal unless treated. Whether you have acute hepatitis B or chronic hepatitis B may determine the treatment you require. Your best defense against this virus is to ask about the hepatitis B vaccine before you are in a position to be infected.

Take Baraclude Oral Solution to Reduce Your Viral Load

Like most viruses, the goal of the hepatitis B virus is to multiply to make new viruses. Once this virus has accessed your liver cells, there is a process that involves an enzyme called viral DNA polymerase that is essential to the virus in order to multiply. Baraclude Oral Solution blocks the action of this enzyme so the virus cannot copy itself and continue to multiply. Regular blood tests will allow your doctor to monitor how much of the virus is in your bloodstream.

Chronic or Acute Hepatitis B Infection?

Baraclude Oral Solution was formulated to control chronic hepatitis B infection; however, it is not a cure. This puts others at risk to become infected if they have direct blood to blood contact by sharing needles with you or through sexual relations. Your partner or spouse may be vaccinated against this virus if it’s found you have not transmitted hepatitis B to him or her.

Many healthy adults that have recently been infected with hepatitis B have what is referred to as an acute infection and they are able to get rid of the virus. If you are infected and still have the virus after six months, you have a chronic infection. The younger you are when you become infected, the higher your risk is of it developing into chronic hepatitis B.

Before You Take Baraclude Oral Solution

Ask your doctor about the risks of taking Baraclude Oral Solution while you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast feeding. To determine if Baraclude Oral Solution is right for you, tell your doctor about other medical conditions or allergies you have and any OTC or Rx drugs you currently take or use, including herbal preparations and dietary or vitamin supplements.

Baraclude Oral Solution Precautions and Proper Use

Until you know how your body will react to Baraclude Oral Solution, avoid driving, operating machinery, or attempting any task that requires your full attention. Symptoms of stomach pain, joint pain, nausea, or vomiting may return if you stop taking Baraclude Oral Solution before recommended by your doctor.

Baraclude Oral Solution has been approved for treating children two years and older with chronic hepatitis B so make sure you use a dosing spoon or syringe for a proper measurement of the medicine. Do not share Baraclude Oral Solution or other drugs with anyone else, even if their symptoms or diagnosis is the same.

Possible Side Effects of Baraclude Oral Solution

• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizzy or light-headed
• Muscle pain or weakness

Drugs Similar to Baraclude Oral Solution

• Viread
• Hepsera
• Hepovir Oral Solution