Nevirapine
ATC Code
J05AG01
Nevirapine
Definition
A benzodiazepine non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. In combination with other antiretroviral drugs, nevirapine reduces HIV viral loads and increases CD4 counts, thereby retarding or preventing the damage to the immune system and reducing the risk of developing AIDS.
Also known as 11-Cyclopropyl-5,11-dihydro-4-methyl-6H-dipyrido(3,2-b:2',3'-e)(1,4)diazepin-6-one, BI-RG-587, BIRG 0587, NEVIRAPINE, NVP, Viramune — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC J05AG per NCIT
- ATC J05AR per NCIT
- NCIT NCIT:C29277 per NCIT
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| HIV infectious disease | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| AIDS | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| HIV infectious disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |