Viramune XR (Nevirapine) Tablet ER
Generic
Nevirapine (Generic Equivalent To Viramune XR)
Nevirapine (Generic Equivalent To Viramune XR)
Viramune Tablet XR belongs to a group of medicines called antiretrovirals. It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It helps to control HIV infection so your immune system can work better.
Viramune Tablet XR reduces the chances of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It can be taken empty stomach or with food and is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important to keep taking them regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and rash. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Consult your doctor urgently if you experience a skin reaction or liver damage.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin, liver or kidney problems. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood cell counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
Uses Of Viramune Tablet Xr
- It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
Side Effects Of Viramune Tablet Xr
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects Of Viramune
• Rash
• Headache
• Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)
• Vomiting
• Allergic reaction
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Increased liver enzymes
• Diarrhea
How To Use Viramune Tablet Xr
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Viramune Tablet XR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Viramune Tablet Xr Works
Viramune Tablet XR prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells, thereby stopping the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
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