| Nevirapine
ne-VYE-ra-peen
Brand Name: Viramune
Drug Class: Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
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Nevirapine, also known as Viramune, is a type of medicine called a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). NNRTIs block reverse transcriptase, a protein that HIV needs to make more copies of itself.
| Nevirapine was approved by the FDA on June 21, 1996, for use with other antiretroviral agents in the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and children. It has also been used for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. This medicine does not cure HIV infection or AIDS and does not reduce the risk of passing the virus to other people.
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| Nevirapine comes in tablet and oral suspension form and is taken by mouth.
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| The recommended dose of nevirapine is 200 mg once a day for the first 14 days, then 200 mg twice a day. The recommended dose of nevirapine for children is based on age and body surface area (instead of weight). The total daily dose should not exceed 400 mg for any individual. Individuals on dialysis should take a 200 mg tablet after each dialysis treatment.
Some individuals may benefit from different doses of nevirapine. Individuals should always take nevirapine as prescribed by their doctors.
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| Individuals should tell a doctor about any medical problems before taking this medicine.
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| Along with its desired effects, nevirapine can cause some unwanted effects. Serious side effects of this medicine include severe skin rash, chills, fever, sore throat, or other flu-like symptoms. These symptoms may be signs of liver disease. Individuals should tell a doctor if they have any of these side effects. The manufacturer of nevirapine provides a medication guide to further explain the risks of liver disease.
Other side effects may not be serious and may lessen or disappear with continued use of the medicine. Less serious side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, and headache. Individuals should tell a doctor if these side effects continue or are bothersome.
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Drug and Food Interactions
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| A doctor should be notified of any other medications being taken, including prescription, nonprescription (over-the-counter), or herbal medications.
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| Click here to search ClinicalTrials.gov for trials that use Nevirapine. |
| Nevirapine
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc
900 Ridgebury Rd / PO Box 368
Ridgefield, CT, 06877-0368
(800) 542-6257
Viramune
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc
900 Ridgebury Rd / PO Box 368
Ridgefield, CT, 06877-0368
(800) 542-6257
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