Nevirapine : How to Use

Nevirapine - Systemic

Brand Names

Viramune Nevirapine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

How to Use

Nevirapine may be taken with or without food.

Take this drug exactly as directed by your family doctor. Do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. Always do not stop taking this drug without checking with your family doctor first.

Keep taking nevirapine for the full time of treat, even if you begin to feel better.

This drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Always it is best to take the doses at evenly spaced times, day and night. For example, if you are to take one dose a day, try to take it at the same time each day. If you are taking two doses a day, the doses must be spaced about 12 hours apart. If you need help in planning the best times to take your drug, check with your health care professional.

If you are taking the oral solution shake it gently before use. Use an oral dosing syringe or dosing cup to measure the right dose. After drinking the drug, rinse the dosing cup with water and drink the rinse to make sure you get all of the drug. If your dose is less than 5 ml - one teaspoon use the syringe.

It is important that you read the patient information package insert before you start taking this drug. Read it again each time you refill your prescription. There may be new information. Reading the patient information leaflet does not take the place of talking to your family doctor. You and your family doctor must discuss nevirapine when you start taking your drug and at regular checkups.

Only take drug that your family doctor has prescribed specially for you. Do not share your drug with others.

Dosage

The dose of nevirapine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of nevirapine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - suspension or tablets:
- For treat of HIV infection:
  - Adults 200 milligrams - mg once a day for two weeks, followed by 200 mg two times a day, in combination with other medication.
  - Children 8 years of age and older Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. The usual dose is 4 mg per kilogram - kg - 1.8 mg per pound of body weight once a day for two weeks, followed by 4 mg per kg - 1.8 mg per pound of body weight two times a day, in combination with other medication.
  - Infants 2 months old and children up to 8 years of age Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. The usual dose is 4 mg per kilogram - kg - 1.8 mg per pound of body weight once a day for two weeks, followed by 7 mg per kg - 3.2 mg per pound of body weight two times a day, in combination with other medication.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light. The oral suspension form of this drug does not need to be refrigerated.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.