title: Nevirapine, prednisone and rash.
abstract: Findings from a recent study show that people taking prednisone with nevirapine (Viramune) were more likely to develop nevirapine-related rash compared to people not taking prednisone. Prednisone is commonly used to treat rash, a potentially harmful side effect of nevirapine. Researchers theorized that pre-treating people with prednisone might minimize rash. This contrary finding is different from reported anecdotes of experiences in the community.
mesh_terms: D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005076:Exanthema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D019829:Nevirapine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D004155:Diphenhydramine; D019829:Nevirapine; D011241:Prednisone