NEVIR 200MG TABLET

Introduction:

Nevir 200mg Tablet consists of the active ingredient Nevirapine. It is used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) infection in adults and children older than 3 years of age. This medicine belongs to the class of anti-HIV drugs called Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors.

Antiviral medications delay the complications related to AIDS and improves the overall quality of life. Nevir 200mg Tablet is prescribed to stop reproduction of HIV for as long as possible. Even though this medicine cuts the risk of viral infection to a great extent, this is not a cure for HIV infection and there is still a possibility of transmitting HIV to other people.

Uses of Nevir 200mg Tablet:

• Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) infection

How Nevir 200mg Tablet works:

The reverse transcriptase enzyme plays a vital role in producing copies of DNA from the HIV’s RNA. Nevir 200mg Tablet works by stopping the activity of this enzyme and helps control the HIV infection.

Interaction with other drugs:

Inform your physician regarding any medicines you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More Information:

Store in a cool place. Protect from moisture.

References:

1. Accord Healthcare Limited, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Mar 2021] [Accessed on 12th Aug 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.8888.pdf
2. KD Tripathi, Antiviral Drugs (Anti-retrovirus), Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 860-872.

How to use Nevir 200mg Tablet:

Take this tablet as prescribed by your physician.

Safety Advice:

Pregnancy:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. 

Breastfeeding: 

Consult your physician for advice before taking this medicine if you are a breastfeeding mother. Your physician might suggest you to stop breastfeeding during this treatment.

Liver:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have liver disease or hepatitis infections. 

Kidney:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have kidney diseases. 

Driving: 

Nevir 200mg Tablet may cause tiredness. Avoid driving or using machinery if you experience fatigue.

Allergies: 

Inform your physician before taking this medicine if you are sensitive to this medicine or any of its ingredients.

Others:

• Inform your physician before taking this medicine if you are diagnosed with lactose intolerance.
• Inform your doctor if you have taken this medicine previously and had to stop due to severe rashes, fever, blistering, mouth sore or other side effects.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Loss of appetite
• Yellow skin
• Allergic reactions
• Difficulty breathing
• Muscle weakness
• Infections and inflammation
• Bone problems

Common:

• Rash
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Fever
• Tiredness
• Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
• Changes in body fat