Notify your doctor of any rash, even mild. Rash may be avoided by using dose escalation schedule. One analysis found more rash, and more severe rash, in women. Topical antihistamine-containing products should be avoided since there have been reports of irritation and rashes spreading. Viramune given around the time of labor has shown effectiveness in preventing HIV transmission from a mother to her newborn, at an extremely low cost that many third-world families can afford without insurance.
Studies suggest that Viramune crosses the blood-brain barrier to a useful degree.
May cause abnormal liver funtion tests and clinical hepatitis. Monitor liver function tests during first six months. Viramune is available in 200 mg tablets and an oral suspension. Viramune in combination with other ARVs has been shown to reduce the amount of virus circulating in the body and increase CD4 counts. Side effects of Viramune include hepatic events, rash, nausea and headache.