Should I Take Tenofovir?
- Hepatitis - Outlook
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors and Transmission
- Prevention
- Prognosis
- Symptoms
Medications
Medications for Chronic Hepatitis B
Seven drugs are currently approved in the United States for treatment of chronic hepatitis B:
- Peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys)
- Interferon-alfa-2b (Intron A)
- Lamivudine (Epivir-HBV)
- Entecavir (Baraclude)
- Telbivudine (Tyzeka)
- Adefovir (Hepsera)
- Tenofovir (Viread)
These drugs block the replication of hepatitis B in the body. They may also help prevent the development of progressive liver disease (cirrhosis and liver failure) and the development of liver cancer.
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