General Information on Viramune Oral Solution
Viramune Oral Solution is used to treat infections caused due to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The generic name of this drug is Nevirapine. It belongs to a group of medications known as reverse transcriptase inhibitors. You need a prescription to buy Viramune Oral Solution.
Viramune Oral Solution, like other drugs of its class, works by hindering the multiplication of HIV cells within a patient’s body. As the name suggests, Viramune Oral Solution is meant for oral administration. The drug is available in Viramune Oral Solution 50 mg/5 ml strength. The nonmedical ingredients in this medication are: methylparaben, sucrose, sorbitol, carbomer 934P, propylparaben, purified water, sodium hydroxide, and polysorbate 80.
Side effects of Viramune Oral Solution
Viramune Oral Solution can cause life-threatening hepatotoxicity (liver toxicity). You must consult your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea, vomiting
- Dark urine
- Low fever
- Dark stools
- Skin rash
- Yellow eyes or skin
- Stomach pain
In some cases, Viramune Oral Solution may trigger fatal skin reactions. Stop using this drug and consult your doctor if you experience any of the following:
- Hives
- Facial flushing
- Sore throat
- Skin pain
- Fever
- Burning in the eyes
- Swelling of the tongue, throat, or lips
Apart from these, Viramune Oral Solution may also cause other side effects. You must consult your doctor if any of the following side effects become bothersome:
- Muscle pain
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting
Before you buy Viramune Oral Solution online, inform your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have/have had:
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Skin problems
Viramune Oral Solution is a pregnancy category B drug and is expected to be safe for unborn children. However, it is still recommended that pregnant patients consult their doctor before they buy Viramune Oral Solution.
Dosage of Viramune Oral Solution
The recommended starting dose for adult patients is 20 ml, equal to 200 mg, daily for the first 14 days. After 2 weeks, the Viramune Oral Solution dosage is increased to 40 ml, equal to 400 mg, administered daily in 2 equal doses.
For pediatric patients who are 15 days of age or older, the recommended starting dose is 15 ml/m² for the first 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, the dosage is doubled.
Interactions
The efficacy of Viramune Oral Solution may get hampered if you take certain drugs along with it. Your doctor will be aware of the drugs that may interact with this HIV medication. As such, inform your doctor about all medicines that you are using. Another thing you need to keep in mind is that you must consult your doctor before you take any new drug.
The medications that are likely to interact with Viramune Oral Solution are:
- Blood pressure or heart medicines like felodipine, verapamil, amiodarone, nifedipine, disopyramide, and others
- Anti-seizure drugs like ethosuximide, carbamazepine, or clonazepam
- Antibiotics
- Ergot medicines like ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine, or dihydroergotamine
- Warfarin
- Antifungal medicines
- Other drugs used for treating HIV infections like fosamprenavir, saquinavir, darunavir, ritonavir, indinavir, or nelfinavir
- Methadone
- Maraviroc
