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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Entecavir is a potent guanosine analogue used as an antiviral agent for treating chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections. It functions by inhibiting HBV DNA polymerase. The compound features the molecular formula C12H15N5O3 and carries the CAS number 176047-96-8.
Strictly contraindicated in patients with HIV co-infection without effective retroviral therapy. Storage requires keeping at controlled room temperature in a dry, dark environment to maintain chemical stability and prevent degradation.