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Nevimune 200 mg Suspension
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Nevimune 200 mg Suspension

Manufactured byCipla Ltd.
ContainsNevirapine
Description
Nevimune 200 mg Suspension is an antiviral medicine which is used in combination with other medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It only prevents the virus from multiplying in your body. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nevimune 200 mg Suspension

  • Chills
  • Diarrhea
  • Dark colored urine
  • Fever
  • Skin Rash
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Pain in the arms and legs
  • Muscle pain and cramps

Uses of Nevimune 200 mg Suspension

What is it prescribed for?

  • HIV infection
  • Prevention of Perinatal HIV Transmission
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to nevirapine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Liver impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with moderate to severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh class B or C) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Post-exposure prophylaxis

This medicine is not recommended for use in post-exposure prophylaxis treatment for HIV infection.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Fat redistribution

Use of this medicine may cause fat gain or fat loss from the body. This may result in peripheral wasting, facial wasting, breast enlargement, and Cushingoid appearance. Close monitoring of body weight and body fat distribution is necessary while receiving this medicine. Any changes in the body should be informed to the doctor on priority.

Immune Reconstitution Syndrome

Use of this medicine in combination with other antiretrovirals should be done with caution due to the increased risk of immune reconstitution syndrome. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate corrective measures and dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Skin Reactions

This medicine should be used with caution since it may increase the risk of serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Clarithromycin

Fluvoxamine

Atazanavir

Atorvastatin

Darunavir

Disease interactions

Hepatotoxicity

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Skin Rash

This medicine should be used with extreme caution due to the increased risk of serious and life-threatening skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and hypersensitivity reactions characterized by a rash. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any unusual reactions such as a rash or blisters. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take/Administer this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by stopping the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying. This helps in reducing the chances of the development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and other HIV-related illnesses.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/020636s026,020933s015lbl.pdf

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https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00238

Nevirapine: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 28 August 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a600035.html

[Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2019 [cited 23 October 2019]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5507.pdf
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