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Nevirin Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Nevirapine
Manufacturer : AJANTA PHARMA LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
10 Tablet(s) In A Strip
Introduction to Nevirin Tablet
Nevirin Tablet consists of the active ingredient Nevirapine, which belongs to the class of anti-HIV drugs called Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. This medicine stops the reverse transcriptase enzyme by working from multiplying HIV. It is used to control Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) infection in adults and children of any age, which is usually taken with other antiretroviral medicines.
Do not consume Nevirin Tablet if you are allergic to Nevirapine or its other ingredients of this medicine. 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. Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you have a severe liver condition or if you take St. John's Wort (herbal substance). During the first 18 weeks of the treatment, It is important to watch out for the signs of liver and skin reactions. Your doctor may regularly monitor your liver functions and blood count. Do not continue the medicine if you experience severe rashes, hypersensitivity reactions, or life-threatening side effects, and contact your doctor immediately.
The risk of developing liver problems is higher in women, hepatitis B or C patients, abnormal liver function tests, or if you had a higher CD4 cell count during the initial stage of the treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant or breasting because breastfeeding is not recommended while consuming Nevirapine. Also, notify your doctor if you are lactose intolerant.
Uses of Nevirin Tablet
- Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) infection
Therapeutic Effects of Nevirin Tablet
The reverse transcriptase enzyme plays a vital role in the DNA replication of the virus (HIV). RNA. Nevirin Tablet stops this enzyme's activity and helps control HIV infection.
Interaction of Nevirin Tablet with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications, such as St. John's Wort, may interact with Nevirin Tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Nevirin Tablet
- Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children
- Store protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
- Do not freeze.
How to consume Nevirin Tablet
Take the Nevirin Tablet as advised by your physician. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop. Usually, one tablet will be prescribed for the 1st 14 days.
Safety Advices for Nevirin Tablet
Pregnancy
Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment with Nevirapine.
Breast Feeding
Breastfeeding is unsafe while taking Nevirin Tablet because HIV infection can be passed to the infant. Consult your doctor for more information.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Nevirin Tablet is safe for patients with lung diseases. Before starting the therapy, report to your physician if you have any lung-related conditions.
Liver
Nevirin Tablet should be cautiously administered in patients with liver diseases. However, inform your physician of any liver diseases before initiating the therapy.
Alcohol
It is highly unsafe to drink alcohol while taking Nevirin Tablet. It may lower the effectiveness of the drug and can cause liver damage.
Driving
Do not drive or operate machines when taking Nevirin Tablet because this medicine makes you feel fatigued.
Side Effects of Nevirin Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious:
- Loss of appetite
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis (rare skin reaction)
- Yellow skin
- Allergic reactions
- Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- Difficulty breathing
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (rare skin and mucus disorder)
- 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 Nevirin Tablet. Skipping can reduce its effectiveness in controlling HIV and increase the risk of treatment failure. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but if it is about your next dose, skip it and take a regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose. Inform your healthcare provider about other medications that you are taking. Practice safe sex to avoid transmission of HIV.
FAQs
Q 1. Should I use contraception while taking Nevirin Tablet?
Yes, it is mandatory to use effective contraception to avoid getting pregnant and prevent the transmission of HIV.
Q 2. Is Nevirapine a single molecule, or is it given with other antiretroviral medications?
Nevirapine is given with at least two antiretroviral medicine. Your doctor will decide about the combination based on the severity of your condition.
Q 3. What are the tests I will be taking during Nevirin Tablet treatment?
Your doctor may take liver and blood tests to monitor your liver functioning and blood counts. Consult your doctor for more details.
Q 4. What will the Nevirin 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 Nevirin Tablet will be prescribed for the 1st 14 days.
Q 5. I have a hepatitis B infection. Is that okay to consume Nevirin Tablet by me?
Liver condition patients should consume Nevirin Tablets with caution as this medicine may injure their liver. Before initiating the treatment, inform your physician about all your underlying conditions.
Fact Box of Nevirin Tablet
Molecule Name: Nevirapine
| Therapeutic class: Anti-HIV drug |
Pharmacological class: Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors | Indications: Treatment of HIV infection
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References
- Milpharm Limited, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Sept 2022] [Accessed on 18th May 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7063/smpc
- KD Tripathi, Antiviral Drugs (Anti-retrovirus), Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 860-872.
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