Description
What is Viramune (nevirapine) for?
Viramune (nevirapine) is a prescription medicine for combination antiretroviral treatment of HIV-1 infection [1].
Viramune (nevirapine) is available as tablets (200 mg) or as an oral suspension (50 mg per 5 mL suspension).
How does Viramune (nevirapine) work?
The active ingredient in Viramune, called nevirapine, is a type of substance that blocks an enzyme HIV-1 needs to infect cells and make more viruses. By blocking this enzyme, Viramune, when taken with other antiviral medicines, lowers the amount of HIV-1 in the blood. While it doesn’t cure HIV-1 or AIDS, it helps delay damage to the immune system and the onset of related infections and diseases [1].
Where has Viramune (nevirapine) been approved?
Viramune (nevirapine) is widely approved, including in the USA, EU, and the UK.
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