Baraclude

Baraclude is used for:

Treating hepatitis B virus infection in certain patients.

Baraclude is a nucleoside analogue. It works by reducing the amount of hepatitis B virus in the blood. It also helps prevent the hepatitis B virus from multiplying and infecting new liver cells.

Do NOT use Baraclude if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Baraclude
• you have HIV infection and you are not receiving HAART

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Baraclude :

Some medical conditions may interact with Baraclude . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have HIV infection or kidney problems, or if you are on dialysis
• if you have kidney problems or are on dialysis
• if you have had a liver transplant

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Baraclude . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Medicines that may harm the kidney (eg, aminoglycoside antibiotics [eg, gentamicin], amphotericin B, cyclosporine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs] [eg, ibuprofen], tacrolimus, vancomycin) because they may increase the risk of Baraclude 's side effects. Ask your doctor if you are unsure if any of your medicines may harm the kidneys.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Baraclude may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.