Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Nevirapine Tablet

Nevirapine Tablet

Generic namenevirapine
Drug classNon-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), antiretroviral agent
FormsImmediate-release tablets (200 mg), Extended-release tablets (400 mg), Oral suspension (50 mg/5 mL)

Nevirapine is a prescription antiretroviral medicine used together with other HIV medicines to treat HIV-1 infection. It belongs to a group of anti-HIV medicines called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). It is not a cure for HIV and does not stop you from passing HIV to others.

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