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Drugs for Treatment of Hepatitis A

Are you searching for medications to treat 'Hepatitis A'? Welcome to this page which serves as an archive for medications that are relevant to the treatment of Hepatitis A. The page includes both the generic and brand names and can serve as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and individuals who wish to get an insight on different medication options.

Click on a medication below to view details including brand names, prices, dosages, side effects, and administration guidelines.

A FAQ section has been added for each medication, addressing popular customer inquiries that provides a deeper insight into its use for Hepatitis A management.

We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or for any additional clarifications.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is the most benign of the hepatitis viruses and usually has no long term side effects. Hepatitis A vaccine is available that is 95% effective in preventing the disease.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Hepatitis A

Adefovir Dipivoxil

Adefovir Dipivoxil is an antiviral agent prescribed to treat hepatitis B, a chronic viral infection of the liver in patients 12 years and above.

Trade Names :
Adfovir | Adesera | Adheb | Adesera (10mg)
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Hepatitis A Vaccine

Hepatitis A Vaccine is a vaccine given to individuals over 2 years of age to prevent hepatitis A infection.

Trade Names :
Havrix | Avaxim | Havrix (360) | Havrix (720) | Avaxim 80U Paediatric
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Waterborne Diseases

Waterborne Diseases

Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.

Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

Typhoid and Paratyphoid Enteric Fevers

Typhoid and Paratyphoid Enteric Fevers

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Dengue / Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

Dengue / Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

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Malaria - Waterborne

Malaria - Waterborne

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Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine caused by a parasite called Giardia lamblia .

Campylobacteriosis

Campylobacteriosis

Campylobacteriosis is a severe form of diarrhea caused by a bacterium Campylobacter jejuni. Causes, symptoms, treatment of campylobacteriosis are discussed in detail.

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Digestive System

Digestive System

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Neonatal Hepatitis

Neonatal Hepatitis

Neonatal hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that usually occurs in early infancy and is typically transmitted to the baby by the infected mother.

Tests for Hepatitis

Tests for Hepatitis

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis virus panel is a series of blood tests to diagnose infections caused by hepatitis A, B and C viruses.

Blood-Borne Diseases

Blood-Borne Diseases

Blood-borne pathogens are microbes such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in human blood. Proper risk management may help reduce blood-borne disease prevalence.

Hepatomegaly or an enlarged liver can be a symptom or a complication of many different diseases which arise within or outside the liver and the most common is alcohol liver disease.