Hepsera
OVERDOSE
Doses of adefovir dipivoxil 500 mg daily for 2 weeks and 250 mg daily for 12 weeks have been associated with gastrointestinal side effects. If overdose occurs the patient must be monitored for evidence of toxicity, and standard supportive treatment applied as necessary.
Following a 10 mg single dose of HEPSERA, a four-hour hemodialysis session removed approximately 35% of the adefovir dose.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
HEPSERA is contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to any of the components of the product.
Generic Name: Adefovir Dipivoxil
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