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Medical News FDA Approves Extended-Release Version of HIV DrugApril 6, 2011 The Food and Drug Administration has approved an extended-release form of the HIV drug nevirapine. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals' Viramune XR is a 400 mg tablet taken once daily; the earlier version required twice-daily dosing. "Viramune XR is indicated for use in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults," FDA said. Patients needing financial assistance to access the drug are asked to telephone 800-556-8317 or visit www.RxHope.com. To read FDA's statement, visit www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForPatientAdvocates/HIVandAIDSActivities/ucm248800.htm. Hartford Courant 04.04.2011; Rinker Buck  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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