Description
Nevimune is a drug containing the active ingredient Nevirapine that belongs to a group of medicines known as NNTRIs or non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor drugs. It is used for the treatment of HIV and is a part of antiretroviral drug therapy. It is used in combination with one of more than one drug in the retroviral drug therapy. Nevimune is an antiviral drug that prevents the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV from multiplying in your body. Your doctor may prescribe this drug for the treatment of HIV, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS. This antiviral drug works by blocking the enzyme, reverse transcriptase, which is an essential part of the replication mechanism of HIV and thus, the drug reduces the amount of infectious virus in the body.
Product Description
Do not use Nevimune 200 mg tablets if you are allergic to nevirapine or if you are pregnant and/breastfeeding. Before taking this HIV, also let your doctor know your history of medical problems, pre-existing disorders, and current health conditions.
Some drugs can interact with Nevirapine such as Maraviroc, Fentanyl, Methadone, blood thinners, certain antibiotics like Clarithromycin or Rifabutin, antifungal drugs like Fluconazole or Voriconazole, ergot medicines (Ergotamine, Ergonovine, or Methylergonovine), heart or blood pressure medicines, immunosuppressive medicines, or seizure medicines.
However, these are not the only medicines that can interact with Nevirapine. There may be others as well. Inform your doctor about all other drugs and related products which you may be using. Never start a new medication without consulting your doctor first.
Side Effects
Some common side effects of Nevimune 200 mg tablets are tiredness, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea. This medicine also causes a common rash, but it may be confused with a rare and severe rash. Let your doctor know immediately if you get a rash. Changes in body fat deposition may occur while taking HIV medication such as increased fat in the upper back and stomach areas, whereas less fat in arms and legs. Nevirapine can also cause severe or life-threatening damage to your liver. Seek medical attention right away if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage: Severe pain in upper stomach which advances to the back, nausea and vomiting, fast heartbeats, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-coloured stools, or jaundice. Some people may experience deterioration of a previous medical condition as their immune system recovers or develop new conditions due to the overactive immune system. The side effects mentioned above are not the only ones that you may experience or witness due to Nevimune tablets. If you get any serious side effects due to this medication, contact your doctor right away.
How to Use
The dosage may depend on a range of factors like age, sex, drug allergies, or seriousness of the condition among several other factors. Your doctor will determine your dosage after examining you properly. The usual dose is one 200 mg tablet once/ twice in a day, depending upon the condition of the patient. To take the tablet, swallow it with the glass full of water. Do not break or crush the tablet. Take medicine with or without food or ask your doctor in case of any confusion. HIV is usually treated with a combination of drugs. Always take the prescribed medications as directed by your doctor in conjunction with other HIV drugs. The drug comes with a warning card that lists the symptoms of allergic reactions. This drug controls the multiplication of HIV but does not cure the problem. Take the drugs as long as your doctor recommends you take it.
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