Adefovir Dipivoxil
Warnings
What may interact with Adeforvir?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-cidofovir
-any medicine that contains tenofovir
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-certain antibiotics given by injection (gentamicin, tobramycin, amikacin, vancomycin)
-cyclosporine
-dofetilide
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-medicines for HIV infection or AIDS
-metformin
-pemetrexed
-tacrolimus
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Adeforvir?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-HIV or AIDS
-kidney disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to adefovir, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Adeforvir?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine. Blood tests will be used to check your liver function and hepatitis B virus levels.
A worsening of hepatitis can occur after stopping this medicine. Talk to your doctor before you stop taking this medicine. If you must stop the medicine, follow all the directions of your doctor.
Hepatitis B is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of hepatitis B. This medicine will not cure hepatitis B infection and you can still get other problems associated with your disease or pass hepatitis B to others.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 to 30 degrees C (59 to 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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