Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Sebivo
(telbivudine)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Sebivo is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adult patients with compensated liver disease and evidence of viral replication, persistently elevated serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels and histological evidence of active inflammation and/or fibrosis. Initiation of Sebivo treatment should only be considered when the use of an alternative antiviral agent with a higher genetic barrier to resistance is not available or appropriate.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
telbivudine
Category
Nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Manufacturer
Novartis Europharm Limited
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