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Medicine Details

Sebivo 600mg Tablet

Manufacturer: Novartis India Ltd

Salt Composition: Telbivudine (600mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction:

Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sebivo 600mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Description: Sebivo 600mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection. Sebivo 600mg Tablet is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow carefully the instructions for all the medicines that you are given. It can be taken with or without food. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, stomach pain, weakness and headache. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.

How to Use: Sebivo 600mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Safety Advice: Measure the dose accurately and give the correct dose. Remember, taking a single medication is generally best to avoid confusion. - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sebivo 600mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Sebivo 600mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Sebivo 600mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Sebivo 600mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Sebivo 600mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sebivo 600mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be advised before you start taking this medicine and while you are taking this medicine. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Sebivo 600mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Sebivo 600mg Tablet is recommended.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Sebivo 600mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging: Strip

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED