Nevirapine
Nevirapine
Nevirapine (pronounced: neh-VIH-ruh-peen) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) used to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS. It is also referred to by its brand names, Viramune and Viramune XR.
Etymology
The term 'Nevirapine' is derived from the chemical name of the drug: 11-Cyclopropyl-5,11-dihydro-4-methyl-6H-dipyrido[3,2-b:2',3'-e][1,4]diazepin-6-one.
Usage
Nevirapine is used in combination with other antiretroviral therapies (ART) to manage HIV infection. It works by inhibiting the action of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme that HIV uses to replicate its genetic material within the host cell. By blocking this enzyme, Nevirapine prevents the virus from multiplying, thus reducing the viral load in the body.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Nevirapine include rash, nausea, fatigue, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Severe side effects may include liver toxicity and severe skin reactions.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nevirapine
- Wikipedia's article - Nevirapine
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