Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) infection.
Active ingredient:
Nevirapine, a Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
Important information:
Do not consume if you are allergic to Nevirapine or other ingredients.
Inform your doctor if you have taken this medicine previously and had to stop it due to severe rashes, fever, blistering, mouth soreness, inflammation of the eye, or swellings.
Consult your doctor before starting treatment if you have a severe liver condition or if you take St. John's Wort.
Regular monitoring of liver functions and blood count is necessary.
Do not continue the medicine if you experience severe rashes, hypersensitivity reactions, or life-threatening side effects, and contact your doctor immediately.
Risk factors:
Higher risk of liver problems in women, hepatitis B or C patients, abnormal liver function tests, or higher CD4 cell count during the initial stage of treatment.
Breastfeeding is not recommended while consuming Nevivir 200mg tablet.
Inform your doctor if you are lactose intolerant.
Interaction with other drugs:
Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
Storage:
Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children.
Store protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Do not freeze.
Dosage and administration:
Take as advised by your physician. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine.
The correct dosage and duration are decided by your physician based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
Usually, one tablet will be prescribed for the first 14 days.
Safety advices:
Pregnancy: inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment.
Breastfeeding: breastfeeding is unsafe while taking Nevivir 200mg tablet.
Lungs: it is unknown whether Nevivir 200mg tablet is safe for patients with lung diseases.
Liver: Nevivir 200mg tablet should be cautiously administered in patients with liver diseases.
Alcohol: it is highly unsafe to drink alcohol while taking Nevivir 200mg tablet.
Driving: do not drive or operate machines when taking Nevivir 200mg tablet.
Side effects:
Serious: loss of appetite, toxic epidermal necrolysis, yellow skin, allergic reactions, liver inflammation, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, muscle weakness, infections and inflammation, bone problems.
Common: rash, headache, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, tiredness, changes in body fat.
Word of advice:
Antiviral medications delay the complications related to AIDS and improve the overall quality of life.
Do not skip Nevivir 200mg tablet as it can reduce its effectiveness in controlling HIV and increase the risk of treatment failure.
Inform your healthcare provider about other medications that you are taking.
Practice safe sex to avoid transmission of HIV.
FAQs:
Should I use contraception while taking Nevivir 200mg tablet?
Yes, it is mandatory to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant and prevent the transmission of HIV.
Is Nevivir 200mg tablet a single molecule, or is it given with other antiretroviral medications?
Nevivir 200mg tablet is given with at least two antiretroviral medicines. Your doctor will decide about the combination based on the severity of your condition.
What are the tests I will be taking during Nevivir 200mg tablet treatment?
Your doctor may take liver and blood tests to monitor your liver functioning and blood counts. Consult your doctor for more details.
What will the Nevivir 200mg tablet dosage prescribe for a 6-year-old child?
Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Usually, one Nevivir 200mg tablet will be prescribed for the first 14 days.
I have a hepatitis B infection. Is that okay to consume Nevivir 200mg tablet by me?
Liver condition patients should consume Nevivir 200mg tablet with caution as this medicine may injure their liver. Before initiating the treatment, inform your physician about all your underlying conditions.