Adefovir (Oral Route)

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Adefovir (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

Description

Adefovir is used to treat chronic (long-term) hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in patients who are at least 12 years of age. Adefovir is not a cure for the hepatitis B virus, but it may lower the amount of hepatitis B virus in your body. It may also lower the ability of the virus to multiply in your body.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using

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Portions of this document last updated:

Dec. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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