Adefovir Benefits & Uses

Adefovir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis B

Other Benefits

Hepatitis

Adefovir Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Optimum duration not established
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Optimum duration not established
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Optimum duration not established

Adefovir Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Adefovir is used -

Mild

Diarrhoea
पेट की गैस
Headache
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Nausea or vomiting
Low energy
पेट दर्द

Common

Dark colored (brown) urine

Unknown

Rash
Sore throat
Weakness
Fatigue
Weight gain
Tachycardia
Increased blood pressure

Adefovir Related Warnings

Is the use of Adefovir safe for pregnant women?

Adefovir shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Adefovir safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Adefovir in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Adefovir on the Kidneys?

Adefovir may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Adefovir on the Liver?

Use of Adefovir may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Adefovir on the Heart?

Adefovir may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Adefovir with Other Drugs

Adefovir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ibuprofen

Amphotericin B

Abacavir

Lamivudine

Aspirin(ASA),Caffeine

Moderate

Amiloride

Hydrochlorothiazide

Adefovir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Adefovir unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Allergy
HIV/AIDS
Liver Disease
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Frequently asked Questions about Adefovir

Is this Adefovir habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Adefovir is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Adefovir will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Adefovir is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Adefovir in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Adefovir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adefovir

It is safe to take Adefovir with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Adefovir

Taking Adefovir with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe