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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2014; 20(24): 7707-7717
Published online Jun 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i24.7707
Table 1 Approved antivirals for hepatitis B
Generic NamesBrand NameManufacturer NameOriginal approval or tentative approval date
Interferon alpha-2bIntron AScheringJuly, 1992
Pegylated interferonPegasysRoche13-May-05
LamivudineEpivir-HBVGlaxoSmithKline8-Dec-98
Adefovir dipivoxilhepseraGilead sciences20-Sep-02
EntecavirBaracludeBristol-myers squibb29-Mar-05
TelbivudineTyzekaNovartis25-Oct-06
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarateVireadGilead sciences8-Nov-08