What is etravirine used for?
Etravirine is used along with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults and children 2 years of age and older who no longer benefit from taking other HIV medications. Etravirine is in a class of medications called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs).
What are the side effects of nevirapine?
The commonest side effects experienced by people taking nevirapine are rash, nausea, fatigue, fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. People taking nevirapine may also develop a low level of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell.
When did etravirine come out?
Etravirine was approved in the US and European Union in 2008. Etravirine is marketed by Janssen, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
What does nevirapine cure?
Nevirapine is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Nevirapine is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
What does nevirapine do to the body?
Nevirapine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). It works by lowering the amount of HIV in the blood. Nevirapine will not cure HIV infection or AIDS, however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system.
What is the brand name for nevirapine?
VIRAMUNE is the brand name for nevirapine (NVP), a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor with activity against Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1). Nevirapine is structurally a member of the dipyridodiazepinone chemical class of compounds.
What does Biktarvy do to the body?
Biktarvy is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Biktarvy is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
How quickly does famciclovir work?
Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible after herpes zoster is diagnosed. Studies have shown Famvir to be of benefit when started within 72 hours of the onset of rash. Greatest benefit occurs if Famvir is started within 48 hours.