Nevirapine Benefits & Uses

Nevirapine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Nevirapine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: First 14 days given 200 mg once daily,after that 200 mg, twice daily
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: First 14 days given 200 mg once daily,after that 200 mg, twice daily
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 35 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: First 14 days given 35 mg once daily, after that given 35 mg, twice daily, Dose:150 mg/m²
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 57 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: First 14 days 57 given once daily, after that given 57 mg, twice daily, Dose:150 mg/m²
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: First 14 days 150 given once daily, after that given 150 mg, twice daily, Dose: 150 mg/m²
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: First 14 days given 200 mg once daily,after that 200 mg, twice daily

Nevirapine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nevirapine is used -

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Rash
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Fatigue
Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Unknown

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Nevirapine Related Warnings

Is the use of Nevirapine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Nevirapine safely.

Safe
Is the use of Nevirapine safe during breastfeeding?

Nevirapine does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Nevirapine on the Kidneys?

Nevirapine does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Nevirapine on the Liver?

Nevirapine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nevirapine on the Heart?

Nevirapine is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Nevirapine with Other Drugs

Nevirapine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Rifampicin

Fentanyl

Moderate

Ergotamine

Carbamazepine

Mild

Verapamil

Nevirapine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nevirapine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Nevirapine

Is this Nevirapine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Nevirapine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Nevirapine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Nevirapine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Nevirapine for mental disorders.

No

Nevirapine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nevirapine

Taking Nevirapine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nevirapine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Nevirapine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Viramune® (nevirapine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 809

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