bilirubin – a liver enzyme. Increased levels of bilirubin lead to a yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Glossary
Selected words and phrases
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome – a type of severe rash that is luckily rare. This rash has been reported in 0.1–0.3% of people using NNRTIs. It can also occur with other drugs including antibiotics (including cotrimoxazole/Septrin). Any rash on an NNRTI should be shown to your doctor to decide whether treatment needs to be switched or can continue.
EVR (early virological response) – a 99% (2-log ) drop in HCV viral load after 12 weeks of HCV treatment.
hepatitis – an infection that causes liver inflammation, usually a virus.
frequency – how often.