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. 2016 Sep;4(18):334. doi: 10.21037/atm.2016.09.19

Table 2. Practical management of treatment failure.

Resistance to Rescue therapy
Lamivudine Tenofovir
Telbivudine Tenofovir
Entecavir Tenofovir (or tenofovir + entecavir)
Adefovir Entecavir (or tenofovir)
Tenofovir Entecavir (or tenofovir + entecavir)
Multiple drugs Tenofovir + entecavir

Typical treatment options for the management of HBV antiviral resistance. In most cases, the switch to a monotherapy with a noncross-resistance profile is sufficient. HBV, hepatitis B virus.