Product Description
Product Name: Nevirapine 200 mg Tablet
Active Ingredient: Nevirapine
Strength: 200 mg
Form: Oral Tablet
Category: Antiretroviral (Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor – NNRTI)
Indication: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) Infection
Nevirapine 200 mg Tablet is an antiretroviral medication used in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. Belonging to the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) class, Nevirapine works by blocking the reverse transcriptase enzyme, a key component the virus needs to replicate. This reduces the viral load in the body and helps strengthen the immune system to manage or prevent progression to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Mechanism of Action:
Nevirapine binds directly to reverse transcriptase, causing a conformational change that inhibits the enzyme’s function. This blocks the conversion of viral RNA into DNA, disrupting the virus's replication cycle.
Key Benefits:
Integral part of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART)
Helps lower HIV viral load and improve CD4+ cell counts
Supports immune restoration and reduces the risk of opportunistic infections
Convenient oral dosing
Dosage & Administration:
Initiated with 200 mg once daily for 14 days (lead-in phase), followed by 200 mg twice daily, in combination with other antiretroviral agents. Should be taken with or without food, as advised by a healthcare professional.
Important Information:
Not a standalone treatment — must be used in combination with other antiretrovirals
Requires close monitoring for hepatic function and rash, especially during the first 18 weeks of therapy
Not a cure for HIV, but vital in achieving long-term viral suppression
