Basic Information On Viramune
Viramune is an antiretroviral drug used for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. It belongs to the family of antiretroviral called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. It works by preventing the action of the enzyme reverse transcriptase in viruses which are responsible for the formation of DNA strands as it multiplies. The Viramune drug is not effective against HIV -2 infections due to incompatibility in the mode of action of this drug on reverse transcriptase enzyme found in that type of infection.
Side Effects/Precautions For Viramune
The most common side effects of Viramune or Nevirapine include vomiting and nausea that usually do not persist for long. You may also feel consistently tired when you are on medication. Many people also experience changes to the shape and size of their body parts when on treatment with brand or generic Viramune: women have changes around their waist and chest, while men mostly have fat accumulation on their arms and face. Serious side effects like flu and fever with skin rashes indicate signs of infections, which HIV individuals are susceptible to, due to compromised immunity. Rash is a side effect that may make your doctor decide to stop further treatment with this drug.
Before you start treatment with Nevirapine, you must learn about all drugs that can interact with this medication. Blood thinners and medication to prevent organ rejections are known to cause interaction. Medication for treating fungal infections and other antiretroviral for HIV can compound side effects. Pregnant women can take brand or generic Viramune as it is not known to cause any harm to the unborn baby. However, breastfeeding is not recommended as it increases the risk of infecting an infection free baby.
Viramune Dosage
The recommended dose for adults is 200 mg per day for the first 14 days. Following this, the dose can be increased to two 200 mg tablets per day. This medication is given with other antiretroviral medication. For children, the dose recommended is 150 mg/m² per day, which is increased to twice that, after the first 14 days. Individuals who experience rash may not have dose increase and if the severity of rash is high, then the medication is stopped. If any hepatic problems are diagnosed, then medication has to be discontinued.
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