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Nevirapine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Nevirapine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Nevirapine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Nevirapine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nevirapine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Nevirapine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Nevirapine safely.
Is the use of Nevirapine safe during breastfeeding?
Nevirapine does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Nevirapine on the Kidneys?
Nevirapine does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nevirapine on the Liver?
Nevirapine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Nevirapine on the Heart?
Nevirapine is not harmful for the heart.
Nevirapine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nevirapine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nevirapine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Nevirapine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Nevirapine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Nevirapine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Nevirapine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nevirapine
Taking Nevirapine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nevirapine
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Nevirapine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Viramune® (nevirapine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 809