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Hepatitis B NRTIs

Hepatitis B NRTIs are used to prevent viral cells from multiplying. They treat hepatitis B by slowing down the growth of the cells.

Why are hepatitis b nrtis prescribed?

  1. Hepatitis B (100%)

Key takeaways

Hepatitis B nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are used to treat hepatitis B. These medications work by blocking the virus from making copies of itself, which helps to reduce the amount of virus in your body. NRTIs for hepatitis B are available in oral form. Examples include entecavir (Baraclude), adefovir (Hepsera), and lamivudine (Epivir HBV).

Prices for popular Hepatitis B NRTIs medications
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ENTECAVIR treats infections caused by the hepatitis B virus. This medication works by limiting the spread of the virus in your body. This medication does not kill the virus and it may still be possible to spread the virus to others. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria.
ADEFOVIR treats infections caused by the hepatitis B virus. It works by limiting the spread of the virus inside the body. This medication does not kill the virus and it may still be possible to spread the virus to others. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria.
LAMIVUDINE, 3TC treats infections caused by the hepatitis B virus. This medication works by limiting the spread of the virus in your body. This medication does not kill the virus and it may still be possible to spread the virus to others. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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