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Nevirapine
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Nevirapine

Generic name: nevirapine [ ne-VYE-ra-peen ]
Brand names: Viramune, Viramune XR
Dosage forms: oral suspension (50 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (200 mg); oral tablet, extended release (100 mg; 400 mg)
Drug class:NNRTIs

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 6, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is nevirapine?

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.

Nevirapine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Your blood will need to be tested often during the first few months you are taking nevirapine.

Nevirapine can cause severe or fatal liver problems. Stop taking nevirapine and call your doctor at once if you have:nausea, loss of appetite, upper stomach pain, tiredness, fever, unexplained muscle pain or weakness, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Nevirapine may also cause severe or life-threatening skin reactions. Stop taking nevirapine and get emergency medical help if you have: a fever, swelling in your face or tongue, skin pain, or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to nevirapine, or if you have moderate to severe liver disease.

Some medicines can interact with nevirapine and should not be used at the same time. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs:

To make sure nevirapine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

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