Viramune - Nevirapine Suspension - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Viramune.
• Viramune
• neh-VYE-ruh-peen

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea or headache may occur.
• Notify your prescriber if these problems persist or worsen.
• Notify your prescriber immediately if you develop.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used in the treatment of HIV virus (the virus that causes AIDS).
• It is used in combination with other HIV-fighting medications.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug is not recommended for use with.

Read Before Using Viramune (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

Viramune Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from moisture and light as directed.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep in a tightly closed bottle.

Warning

• Because HIV can quickly become resistant to this medication if used alone, nevirapine must be used with at least 1 other anti-HIV medication.
• Your doctor may change your treatment plan if this medication stops working well.
• Nevirapine has caused severe, even fatal, liver and skin reactions (for example, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, allergic reaction).
• If you develop a rash while using this medication, stop using nevirapine and notify your doctor immediately.
• If you develop unusual fatigue, abdominal or stomach pain, dark urine, nausea, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, seek immediate medical attention.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is within 2 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• It is important not to miss doses of this drug.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Viramune Miscellaneous Notes

• The long-term effects of nevirapine are unknown at this time.
• Nevirapine has not been shown to reduce the chance of transmitting the HIV virus to others.
• No cure exists for HIV infection and the illnesses associated with your disease (infections, etc.
• ) may continue.
• Laboratory tests (for example, liver function) will be performed in order to monitor for drug side effects.

Usage Instructions

• Shake gently before each dose and take exactly as directed by your doctor.
• Dosage for the first 14 days is lower to minimize rash occurrence.
• Nevirapine is taken with at least one other antiretroviral medication for HIV.
• If a rash develops in the first two weeks, do not increase the dose until the rash is gone.
• Consult your doctor.
• If treatment is stopped for more than 7 days, re-starting this drug should follow the same dosing pattern as before.