Telbivudine Benefits & Uses

Telbivudine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis B

Telbivudine 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 16 years old can take

Telbivudine Side Effects

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

Mild

Fatigue
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Pain or discomfort
Dizziness
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Joint pain
Insomnia
Rash
Back Pain

Common

Loss of appetite
Abdominal distension
Liver Damage

Telbivudine Related Warnings

Is the use of Telbivudine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Telbivudine.

Mild
Is the use of Telbivudine safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Telbivudine for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Telbivudine on the Kidneys?

Telbivudine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Telbivudine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Telbivudine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Telbivudine on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Telbivudine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Adefovir

Moderate

Telbivudine Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Alcoholism
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy, Peripheral

Frequently asked Questions about Telbivudine

Is this Telbivudine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Telbivudine has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Telbivudine since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Telbivudine only as per medical advice.

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

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

No

Telbivudine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Telbivudine

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Telbivudine together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Telbivudine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Telbivudine with alcohol will be.

Unknown