Antivirals (HBV)
- Suppress hepatitis B replication
- Tenofovir or entecavir are key oral anchors
- Usually control rather than eradicate HBV
- High resistance barrier is preferred
- Renal/bone issues matter for some tenofovir forms
- Stopping can trigger severe hepatitis flares
Class at a glance
- Suppress hepatitis B replication
Practical pearls
- Tenofovir or entecavir are key oral anchors
Members / distinctions
- Usually control rather than eradicate HBV
- High resistance barrier is preferred
- Stopping can trigger severe hepatitis flares
Other practical pearls
- Renal/bone issues matter for some tenofovir forms
Drugs in this class (5)
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