Viramune: Oral tablet (200mg)

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Viramune 200mg Tablet
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc

Pill Identification: 54 193

Viramune 200mg 14-Day Pack
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc

Pill Identification: 54 193

What is this Medicine?

NEVIRAPINE (ne VYE ra peen) is an antiretroviral medicine. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It will not stop the spread of HIV to others.

Similar Generic Drugs : Nevirapine: Oral tablet (200mg)

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*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent

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Viramune 200mg Tablet

NDC: 005970046

Prescription Required
Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
FDA Approved

FDA approved for the following conditions:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection

Storage Information
Store at 77 degrees F; excursions permitted to 59-86 degrees F

Viramune 200mg Tablet

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc

Pill Identification: 54 193

Shape: oval

Color: white

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Reported Side Effects for Viramune 200mg Tablet

Elevated Hepatic Enzymes Incidence: <9.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Anemia Incidence: <7.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Loose Stools Incidence: <2.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Tired Incidence: <5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Muscle Pain Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Low Platelet Count Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Stomach Pain Incidence: <2.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Headache Incidence: 1.0-4.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Upset Stomach Incidence: 1.0-9.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Low White Blood Cells Incidence: 2.0-13.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

High Bilirubin Level Incidence: 2.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Vomiting Incidence: 2.0-3.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Skin Rash Incidence: 2.0-21.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Decreased Appetite Incidence: 2.0-3.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Yellow Skin Incidence: 2.0-3.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

High Cholesterol Incidence: 22.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.

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Moderate Lifestyle Interaction

Marijuana and Viramune 200mg Tablet(Nevirapine)

Marijuana and Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors(Nevirapine)

Although an interaction is possible, these drugs may be used together. In therory, side effects from Marijuana, Medical may get worse if you take Anti-retroviral non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). However, the importance of this interaction is not known. Notify your health care provider if you notice increased fatigue, nausea, vomiting, or any other unusual effects.

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Pregnancy & Lactation Information

FIRST Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

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