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nevirapine

nevirapine (NEVIRAPINE VIATRIS) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05AG01
US status approved
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Drug details — nevirapine
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

nevirapine (NEVIRAPINE VIATRIS) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN nevirapine
Brand NEVIRAPINE VIATRIS
Mechanism Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Target Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
ATC code J05AG01

Mechanism of action

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Primary target: Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Nevirapine Phase 1 · Teva Pharma · HIV-1

Related & competitor drugs

  1. abacavir sulfate Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
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  3. colistimethate sodium Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  4. covid-19 mrna vaccine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
  5. daptomycin Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  6. darunavir Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)

Frequently asked questions

What is nevirapine?

nevirapine (NEVIRAPINE VIATRIS) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for nevirapine?

NEVIRAPINE VIATRIS is a marketed brand name for nevirapine. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of nevirapine?

nevirapine has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.