Ingredient

Entecavir Hydrate

Entecavir hydrate is an antiviral agent used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B.

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MFDS ingredient code M257983

What does it do?

Entecavir hydrate is an antiviral ingredient used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection. It belongs to the nucleoside analog class and is included in medications for the purpose of inhibiting viral replication.

Entacavir interferes with the DNA synthesis of the hepatitis B virus, preventing the virus from replicating. This reduces liver cell damage and has a protective effect on liver function.

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Good to know

Entacavir shows a lower rate of resistance and a strong antiviral effect compared to other nucleoside analogs. Additionally, its activation in the liver is efficient, resulting in excellent therapeutic effectiveness.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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