NEVIRAPINE

Course overview

NEVIRAPINE IS A DRUG USED IN THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF HIV. IT IS IN THE NNRTI CLASS OF MEDICATIONS AND IS UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART) MEDICATIONS. THE RATIONALE BEHIND ADMINISTERING MORE THAN ONE MEDICATION IS TO DECREASE THE CHANCES OF THE VIRUS DEVELOPING A RESISTANCE TO THE TREATMENT AND MAKING IT INEFFECTIVE. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES NEVIRAPINE'S INDICATIONS, ACTIONS, AND CONTRAINDICATIONS AS A VALUABLE AGENT IN MANAGING HIV AND OTHER DISORDERS WHEN APPLICABLE.