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Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTI)


Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs)

NNRTIs bind to and disable reverse transcriptase, a protein that HIV needs to make more copies of itself.

DrugDosageSide Effects
Viramune / NevirapineOne 200 mg tablet per day.Rash, stomach upset, headaches, increased liver enzymes, rarely hepatitis.
Rescriptor/ DelaviridineTwo 200 mg tablet thrice a day.Rash, hedache, fatigue, stomach upset, elevated liver enzymes.
Sustiva / EfavirinezOne 600 mg tablet per day.Rash, drowsiness, insomnia, confusion, inability to concentrate, dizziness, vivid dreams, nausea, stomach discomfort, fever, elevated liver enzymes.

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