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Does prednisone prevent nevirapine-associated rash?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Prednisone at 40 mg daily during the first 14 days of nevirapine treatment does not reduce nevirapine-associated rash incidence and may increase rash incidence and severity during the first six weeks.

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Nevirapine 200mg TabletsAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 7Document updated 3 January 2026

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