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Viramune is the brand name for nevirapine and is available as an oral tablet and suspension.

Viramune is available as 200 mg tablets and a 50 mg/ 5 mL oral suspension.

Viramune is an NNRTI indicated for combination antiretroviral treatment of HIV-1 infection.

Viramune is is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). It blocks a protein in HIV called reverse transcriptase that usually helps the virus make copies of itself. By blocking this protein, it prevents the HIV virus from spreading.

Viramune is typically dosed as follows:

• Adults: The typical starting dose is 200 mg by mouth once daily for the first 2 weeks. Then, your provider will raise your dose to 200 mg twice daily.
• Children (age 15 days and older): Your child’s provider will determine their dose based on body surface area (BSA), which is your child’s body size calculated based on weight and height. The typical starting dose is 150 mg/m2 by mouth once daily for 2 weeks. After that, your child’s provider will raise the dose to 150 mg/m2 twice daily.

Viramune is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication in the following:

• Patients with moderate or severe liver impairment
• Use as as part of a post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimen

Common side effects of Viramune:

• Rash
• Nausea

Serious side effects are rare with Viramune. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:

• Severe allergic reactions: fever, rash, general discomfort, muscle or joint pain, mouth sores, blisters, facial swelling
• Liver injury: nausea, vomiting, not feeling hungry, pain in the right side of the stomach, yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin, dark-colored urine, light-colored stool

The following medications may interact with Viramune:

• Drugs that are metabolized by the CYP3A and 2B6 enzymes

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It is not known whether this medication is safe for you and your unborn baby during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor if you are already pregnant or if you have plans on becoming pregnant. They will recommend what is best for you.

• Nevirapine