Hepatitis B Virus Therapy
Researchers from St. Louis College of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy report details of new studies and findings in the area of hepatitis b virus therapy
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, January 15th, 2007
A new study, "Entecavir: a new nucleoside analog for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection," is now available. According to recent research from the United States, "Chronic hepatitis B infection carries considerable risk for the development of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Treatment options are increasing but are limited to interferon alfa-2b, pegylated interferon alfa-2a, lamivudine, adefovir dipivoxil, and entecavir."
"Entecavir, a nucleoside analog, is the newest oral antiviral approved in the United States for treatment of chronic hepatitis B. To review the available data for entecavir regarding its pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, safety,...
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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2007-01-15)
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