Hepatitis: Medications

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  • Peginterferon alfa-2b

    02/23/04, Healthwise

    Some patients taking peginterferon alfa-2b have developed a drop in the number of white blood cells and platelets. If the number of these blood cells are too low, there is an increased risk of infection or bleeding. Contact your doctor immediately

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  • Adefovir

    12/08/06, Healthwise

    Adefovir can also cause serious kidney problems, especially if you have kidney disease or take certain medications.

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  • Peginterferon alfa-2a

    10/02/07, Healthwise

    If a man fathers a child while using ribavirin, the baby may have birth defects.

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  • Abacavir and lamivudine

    08/13/07, Healthwise

    Read the Warning Card that comes with this medication, and carry it with you at all times so you will know the symptoms of allergic reaction to watch for.

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  • Entecavir

    09/27/07, Healthwise

    You should not take this medication if you are allergic to entecavir, or if you also have HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) that is not being treated.

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  • Immune globulin (IG) for hepatitis A

    11/16/06, Healthwise

    Immune globulin (IG) contains antibodies that destroy the hepatitis A virus (HAV), preventing infection.

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  • Hepatitis A - Medications

    11/16/06, Healthwise

    Although no medication can treat HAV symptoms after they develop, the hepatitis A vaccine is the most effective means of preventing hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection. The vaccine provides 94% to 100% protection if you receive both of t

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  • Peginterferon for hepatitis C

    08/27/07, Healthwise

    Peginterferons are a complex family of proteins that are produced by the body and that help you fight disease. They also can stop viruses from multiplying and damaging the body.

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  • Hepatitis C - Medications

    08/27/07, Healthwise

    Antivirals are the only medicines used to treat long-term (chronic) hepatitis C. These medicines can help prevent the hepatitis C virus from damaging your liver. If these medicines work for you, you may have no more virus in

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  • Interferons for chronic hepatitis B

    10/15/07, Healthwise

    Interferon is a man-made copy of a protein that your body makes in response to infection. It helps the immune system fight disease and may slow or stop the growth of the hepatitis B virus in your body.

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