VIRAMUNE

Drug Name: VIRAMUNE

VIRAMUNE DESCRIPTION:
NEVIRAPINE ORAL (neh-VYE-ruh-peen)

COMMON VIRAMUNE BRAND NAME(S):
Viramune

VIRAMUNE SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea or headache may occur. Notify your prescriber if these problems persist or worsen. Notify your prescriber immediately if you experience: rash, itching, fever, blistering, mouth sores, pink eye (conjunctivitis), swelling, muscle/joint aches, yellowing of the skin or eyes, stomach pain, tingling/numbness of the hands or feet. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE VIRAMUNE:
VIRAMUNE: Take by mouth as directed. The usual dose is one 200mg tablet daily for the first 14 days, then followed by one 200mg tablet twice a day. Nevirapine is taken with at least one other medication (antiretroviral) for HIV. It is important to follow the dosing instructions carefully in order to minimize serious side effects, such as rash. If a rash develops in the first two weeks, the nevirapine dose is not increased until the rash is gone. If treatment is stoppe