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December 4, 2008

How Baraclude Treats Hepatitis B.

Filed under: baraclude,hep b treatment,hepatitis B treatment,Uncategorized — Janine @ 5:53 pm

Baraclude is a nucleoside analogue (antiviral products preventing viral replication in the infected cell), treating the hepatitis B virus infection. It is used to treat chronic hepatitis B, preventing the virus from multiplying and infecting new liver cells and reduces the amount of hepatitis B virus in the blood.

If you are pregnant, planning to become preganant, or are breastfeeding, ask your doctor if you are allergic to Baraclude before using it and learn the benefits and risks of using Baraclude while pregnant. Do not breast-feed while taking Baraclude, it is not known if Baraclude is found in breast milk.

Tell your doctor if you have HIV or AIDS, Kidney disease, Liver disease, and if you have had a liver transplant. Also, let your doctor know if you are taking prescription and/or over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals and herbal products.

What you should now before you take Baraclude

Baraclude may be caused by lactic acidosis and/or severe Liver symptoms.
It should be taken on an empty stomach at least 2 hours before or after eating. Best results if taken at the same time each day.
Taking Baraclude will not prevent you from passing hepatitis B to other people through unprotected sex or sharing of needles.
Baraclude may cause dizziness and will worsen if alcohol or certain medicines is consumed.
Hepatitis B virus may spread even when you are taking Baraclude. Baraclude is not a cure for Hepatitis B virus infection. Ask your doctor for safe sexual practices to protect your partner. A vaccine is available to protect people at risk. Do not share needles or personal items that may have blood or body fluids on them (for example toothbrushes or razors).
While you use or when stop using Baraclude, you may participate in lab test, including liver and kidney function, to monitor your condition or check for side effects.
Elderly using Baraclude may be more sensitive to its effects. Use with caution. Children younger than 16 years old should use Baraclude with extreme caution-safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.

What are the side effects?

Muscle pain or weakness
Numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs
Trouble breathing
Nausea with vomiting
Fast or uneven heart rate
Low fever
Nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite
Dark urine, clay-colored stools
Jaundice
Mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach
Headache
Skin rash
Sleep problems (insomnia)

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this drug. If you have any questions about Baraclude ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

For more information on how to order Canada drugs safely and securely call 1-866-732-0305 or visit http://www.doctorsolve.com/ – a trusted and reliable Canadian online pharmacy since 1999.

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com.
For more information on how to order Canada drugs safely and securely call 1-866-732-0305 or visit http://www.doctorsolve.com/ – a trusted and reliable Canadian online pharmacy since 1999.

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January 30, 2007

Baraclude – treatment for Hepatitis B.

Filed under: baraclude,canadian drugs,chronic,damage,drugs,hepatitis B,infection,liver,medication,medicine,prescription drugs,Uncategorized — Ashlynn @ 1:04 pm

Baraclude is a new antiviral prescription drug used for chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) in adults who also have active liver damage.

What is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the Hepatitis z virus (HBV), a member of the Hepadnavirus family and one of several unrelated viral species which cause viral hepatitis. Symptoms of the acute illness caused by the virus include liver inflammation, vomiting, jaundice, and rarely, death. Chronic hepatitis B may cause liver cirrhosis which may then lead to liver cancer.

Hepatitis B is largely transmitted through exposure to bodily fluids containing the virus. This includes unprotected sexual contact, blood transfusions, re-use of contaminated needles and syringes, vertical transmission from mother to child during childbirth, and so on.

What should I know about Baraclude before using it?

Lactic acidosis and severe liver problems, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of Baraclude, alone or in combination. Contact your physician immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, or unusual or unexpected stomach discomfort; weakness and tiredness; shortness of breath; weakness in the arms and legs; yellowing of the skin or eyes; or pain in the upper stomach area. These may be early symptoms of lactic acidosis or liver problems.
Some people who have taken medicines like Baraclude have developed serious liver problems called hepatotoxicity, with liver enlargement (hepatomegaly) and fat in the liver (steatosis). Call your healthcare provider right away if; your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice), your urine turns dark, your bowel movements (stools) turn light in color, you don’t feel like eating food for several days or longer, you feel sick to your stomach (nausea) or if you have lower stomach pain. These may be early symptoms of liver problems.
Follow your physician’s instructions with respect to high-risk activities such as unprotected sex and the sharing of needles. Baraclude does not reduce the risk of passing hepatitis B virus to others.
It is not known whether Baraclude passes into breast milk and what effect it may have on a nursing baby. Do not take Baraclude without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How do I take Baraclude?

Baraclude is available as 0.5mg tablets and 1mg tablets and should be taken with a full glass of water on an empty stomach – at least 2 hours after a meal and at least two hours before the next meal. Try to take it at the same time every day.

Your dose depends on whether you have been treated for hepatitis B virus infection before and what medicine you took. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Store Baraclude at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Does Baraclude have any side effects?

There are less serious side effects which may likely occur. Continue taking Baraclude and talk to your doctor if you experience:

fatigue or tiredness;
mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or decreased appetite;
headache;
dizziness;
skin rash; or
insomnia

If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking Baraclude and seek emergency medical attention.

DoctorSolve Healthcare Solutions Inc., a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC Q37),offers lower cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one of the best Canadian pharmacies online by PharmacyChecker.com. DoctorSolve has filled more than 200,000 U.S. prescriptions.

For more information on how to order canadian drugs safely and securely call 1-866-732-0305 or visit http://www.doctorsolve.com/ – a trusted and reliable Canada pharmacy for over 6 years.

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