NEVIRAPINE

Overview

NEVIRAPINE is a Schedule H drug.
Nevirapine is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Nevirapine is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Nevirapine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS, and should not be used to prevent HIV. Nevirapine oral solution (liquid) is for use in adults and children as young as 15 days old. Nevirapine extended-release tablets are for use in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

Usage

NEVIRAPINE is generally used to treat: AIDS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, liver impairment, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patient may develop with increased risk of liver damage, serious life threatening allergic reactions, if it is so consult with your doctor. It may affect the effectiveness of oral contraceptives; consult with your doctor for other methods to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. It may lead to redistribution/accumulation of body fat in many parts of body. Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage.

Symptoms of Overdosage

NEVIRAPINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

NEVIRAPINE : Skin Rash, Hives, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Chills, Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fever, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Lower Back Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Pain With Urination, Throat Soreness, Loss Of Appetite

Rare Side-Effects

NEVIRAPINE : Abdomen Pain, Hands Numbness, Drowsiness

Disease Interactions

NEVIRAPINE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Dermatitis, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

NEVIRAPINE is categorized as: NNRTIS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with NEVIRAPINE as Ingredient

DUOVIR N TABZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG
DUOVIR-N FC-TABZIDOVUDINE 300 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150 MG
EMDUO N 150MG/30MG/200MG KITNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
EMTRI 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
EMTRI 150MG/40MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 40.0 MG
EMTRI 40MG/10MG/70MG ORAL SUSPNEVIRAPINE 70.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 40.0 MG, STAVUDINE 10.0 MG
EMTRI JUNIOR 40MG/10MG/70MG TABNEVIRAPINE 70.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 40.0 MG, STAVUDINE 10.0 MG
EMTRI TABLAMIVUDINE 40.0 MG, STAVUDINE , NEVIRAPINE
LAZID N TABZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG
NEVIHOPE 200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG
NEVILAST 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
NEVILAST BABY 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
NEVILAST JUNIOR 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
NEVIMAT 200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG
NEVIMUNE 200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG
NEVIMUNE 50MG SUSPNEVIRAPINE 50.0 MG
NEVIMUNE XR 400MG TABNEVIRAPINE 400.0 MG
NEVIPAN 200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG
NEVIR 200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG
NEVIRETRO 200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG
NEVIREX 200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG
STAVEX LN 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
TAVIN LN KITLAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 245.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG
TRIOMUNE 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
TRIOMUNE 150MG/40MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 40.0 MG
TRIOMUNE JUNIOR 60MG/12MG/100MG TABNEVIRAPINE 100.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 60.0 MG, STAVUDINE 12.0 MG
VIROCOMB N 150MG/300MG/200MG TABZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG
VIROLANS 100MG/30MG/200MG TAB DTNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 100.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
VIROLANS 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
VIROLANS 150MG/40MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 40.0 MG
ZIDOLAM N N 150MG/300MG/200MG TABZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG
ZIDOVEX LN 150MG/300MG/200MG TABZIDOVUDINE 300.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG