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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2022; 28(3): 290-309
Published online Jan 21, 2022. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i3.290
Published online Jan 21, 2022. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i3.290
Table 2 Antiviral agents for hepatitis B infection in children[44]
Medication | Licensing | Dose and duration | HBsAg loss (%) | Resistance (%) |
IFN-α-2b | ≥ 1 yr | 6 million IU/m2 three times weekly for 6 mo | 1-2 | 0 |
Lamivudine | ≥ 2 yr | 3 mg/kg daily for ≥ 1 yr | 0 | 19-64 |
Entecavir | ≥ 2 yr | 0.25-0.5 mg daily for ≥ 1 yr | 0.52 | 0.7-1.2 |
Tenofovir dipovaxil fumarate | ≥ 12 yr | 300 mg daily for ≥ 1 yr | 0.02 | 0 |
Adefovir | ≥ 12 yr | 10 mg daily for ≥ 1 yr | 0 | 0.9-20 |
- Citation: Sintusek P, Thanapirom K, Komolmit P, Poovorawan Y. Eliminating viral hepatitis in children after liver transplants: How to reach the goal by 2030. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28(3): 290-309
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v28/i3/290.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v28.i3.290