What is Baraclude: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 12, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Baraclude overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Baraclude

Generic Names:

  • Entecavir

Uses:

  • Treats hepatitis B.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antiviral

Forms:

  • Liquid, Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What form(s) does Baraclude come in

  • Liquid

  • Tablet

What are common Baraclude doses?

  • Tablet 0.5MG

  • Tablet 1MG

  • Bottle 210ML of 0.05MG/ML

Common Baraclude prescriptions

  • Baraclude
    210ml of 0.05mg/ml bottle

  • Baraclude
    0.5mg tablet

  • Baraclude
    1mg tablet

How to take Baraclude

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Take this medicine on an empty stomach (at least 2 hours after a meal and 2 hours before the next meal).

  • Oral liquid: Measure the medicine correctly using the marked measuring spoon that comes with the package. Rinse the dosing spoon with water after each use.

  • Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor. Do not change your dose or schedule unless your doctor tells you to.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • When your supply of this medicine is running low, contact your doctor or pharmacist ahead of time. Do not allow yourself to run out of medicine.

  • When your supply of this medicine is running low, contact your doctor or pharmacist ahead of time. Do not allow yourself to run out of medicine.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Oral liquid: Measure the medicine correctly using the marked measuring spoon that comes with the package. Rinse the dosing spoon with water after each use.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor. Do not change your dose or schedule unless your doctor tells you to.

  • Take this medicine on an empty stomach (at least 2 hours after a meal and 2 hours before the next meal).

Baraclude contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to entecavir.

Baraclude warnings

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or you had a liver transplant.

  • Tell your doctor if you have HIV. You may need to get an HIV test before you start taking this medicine and anytime after that if there is a chance you were exposed to HIV.

  • This medicine may cause lactic acidosis (a buildup of acid in your blood).

  • This medicine will not cure hepatitis B or prevent you from spreading hepatitis B to another person through sexual contact or contact with your blood.

Baraclude interactions

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or you had a liver transplant.

  • Tell your doctor if you have HIV. You may need to get an HIV test before you start taking this medicine and anytime after that if there is a chance you were exposed to HIV.

  • This medicine may cause lactic acidosis (a buildup of acid in your blood).

  • This medicine will not cure hepatitis B or prevent you from spreading hepatitis B to another person through sexual contact or contact with your blood.

Baraclude side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Fast breathing, trouble breathing, nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, severe weakness, tiredness, or confusion

  • Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing