Nevirapine
Information about Nevirapine
Nevirapine Uses
Nevirapine is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
How Nevirapine works
Nevirapine prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells, thereby stopping the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
Common side effects of Nevirapine
Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Fatigue, Increased liver enzymes, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Rash, Diarrhea
Available Medicine for Nevirapine
NevirEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹140 to ₹8723 variant(s)
NevimuneCipla Ltd
₹240 to ₹10612 variant(s)
NevirexVeritaz Healthcare Ltd
₹1421 variant(s)
NevihopeMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹8291 variant(s)
NeviretroAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹1371 variant(s)
NevivirHetero Drugs Ltd
₹10601 variant(s)
NevipanSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹8501 variant(s)
NevimatMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹9001 variant(s)
Expert advice for Nevirapine
- You have been prescribed Nevirapine for the treatment of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- If you miss a dose for more than 7 days, consult your doctor as dose modification may be required.
- You might notice skin reactions during the first 2 weeks of treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice a fever, swelling of face, mouth sores, blistering of skin and trouble breathing.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly for a period of 18 weeks. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine or stomach pain.
- It makes birth control pills less effective in nature. Ask your doctor about other suitable methods of preventing pregnancy.