Hepsera
Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
Treatment
1 FDA approval
8 Active Studies for Hepsera
Treatment for
Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
What is Hepsera
Adefovir dipivoxil
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Adefovir dipivoxil, also known as Preveon or Hepsera, is an oral medication used to treat hepatitis B. It is not effective against HIV-1. Adefovir dipivoxil is the prodrug form of the active drug adefovir, meaning it is converted into the active drug in the body.
Hepsera
is the brand name
Hepsera Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Hepsera
Adefovir dipivoxil
2002
4
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Adefovir dipivoxil, otherwise known as Hepsera, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses which include Chronic Hepatitis B Infection .
Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
Helps manage Hepatitis B Chronic Infection
Effectiveness
How Hepsera Affects Patients
Adefovir dipivoxil is a drug derived from adefovir. Adefovir is an antiviral used to treat human hepatitis B virus (HBV). It works by blocking the production of a protein used by HBV to replicate. In laboratory tests, adefovir was found to be effective at concentrations between 0.2 and 2.5 μM in cells infected with HBV. Combining adefovir with lamivudine has been shown to increase its effectiveness.
How Hepsera works in the body
Adefovir dipivoxil is a drug that treats hepatitis B. It works by converting to its active form, adefovir diphosphate, and binding to the virus' DNA polymerase. This competition with the natural substrate of the virus stops the virus' ability to replicate and therefore helps to slow its spread. Adefovir diphosphate also weakly binds to human DNA polymerases, but not enough to be considered harmful.
When to interrupt dosage
The advocated portion of Hepsera is contingent upon the diagnosed condition. The dosage amount is contingent upon the delivery technique (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Tablet) outlined in the following table.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
10.0 mg,
Tablet - Oral, Oral, , Tablet
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Hepsera.
Common Hepsera Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Neomycin
Major
The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Adefovir dipivoxil is combined with Neomycin.
Tenofovir
Major
The serum concentration of Tenofovir can be increased when it is combined with Adefovir dipivoxil.
Tenofovir alafenamide
Major
The serum concentration of Tenofovir alafenamide can be increased when it is combined with Adefovir dipivoxil.
Tenofovir disoproxil
Major
The serum concentration of Tenofovir disoproxil can be increased when it is combined with Adefovir dipivoxil.
Abacavir
Minor
Adefovir dipivoxil may decrease the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a higher serum level.
Hepsera Toxicity & Overdose Risk
High doses of adefovir dipivoxil may lead to kidney damage, which can be observed through changes in blood and urine tests. This type of toxicity has been seen in animals with blood levels 3 to 10 times higher than those seen in humans taking the recommended dose of 10 mg per day.
Hepsera Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Hepsera?
Currently, 3 active trials are underway to assess the potential of Hepsera in managing Chronic Hepatitis B.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
9 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1
Hepsera Reviews: What are patients saying about Hepsera?
5
Patient Review
1/16/2009
Hepsera for Chronic Hepatitis B
5
Patient Review
3/13/2008
Hepsera for Chronic Hepatitis B
5
Patient Review
9/2/2008
Hepsera for Chronic Hepatitis B
5
Patient Review
11/28/2007
Hepsera for Chronic Hepatitis B
5
Patient Review
1/26/2009
Hepsera for Chronic Hepatitis B
5
Patient Review
6/22/2009
Hepsera for Chronic Hepatitis B
4.7
Patient Review
10/29/2007
Hepsera for Chronic Hepatitis B
4.3
Patient Review
4/24/2014
Hepsera for Chronic Hepatitis B
4
Patient Review
3/18/2016
Hepsera for Chronic Hepatitis B
4
Patient Review
10/18/2007
Hepsera for Chronic Hepatitis B
4
Patient Review
10/11/2010
Hepsera for Chronic Hepatitis B
Patient Q&A Section about hepsera
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How do you take Hepsera?
"The ordinary portion size is one 10 milligram tablet every day. You can take the tablet either with or without food. Attempt to take your doses at a similar time each day, as this will assist you with recalling to take adefovir all the time."
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What is the generic of Hepsera?
"Hepsera is a brand-name drug that costs about $1,876.67 to fill a prescription. However, you can reduce your Hepsera cost by purchasing the generic version of Hepsera, adefovir, or by using a SingleCare Hepsera coupon to reduce your price to $250.60 per 30, 10MG Tablet."
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What is Hepsera used for?
"HEPSERA is not a cure for hepatitis b. Use of other antiviral medicines with HEPSERA may increase the chance of serious side effects.
The medicine HEPSERA is used to treat people aged 12 and over who have chronic (long-lasting) infections with active hepatitis B virus. It is not for use in children under the age of 12. HEPSERA may lower the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in your body, and it may improve the condition of your liver. However, it is not a cure for hepatitis B. If you use other antiviral medicines with HEPSERA, the chance of serious side effects increases."
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How long do you take Hepsera?
"Adefovir dipivoxil doses of 500 mg given daily for 2 weeks, followed by 250 mg given daily for 12 weeks, have been associated with gastrointestinal side effects."
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