Zidovudine

Zidovudine is used along with other medication to treat HIV infections. It is also used by women to prevent passing on the HIV virus to their fetus during pregnancy. Having anti viral properties, it prevents the reproduction of the HIV virus. Similarly, it is also used in newborns to prevent them from catching the virus from their HIV positive mothers.

If you have liver, bone marrow and kidney problems, let your doctor know. If you are already pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, let your doctor know as well. Medicines like doxorubicin, stavudine and ribavirin reduce Zidovudine’s effectiveness. Medicines that may contain Zidovudine like ganciclovi and interferon alfa, may increase the chances of its side effects.

Zidovudine is not a treatment for HIV, but only helps in reducing its spread. Take it 2-3 times daily, with or without food, as directed by your doctor. The dosage completely depends on your condition and its extent. In addition to Zidovudine, continue to use all effective methods of birth control.

Some of its side effects include headache, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite and vomiting.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Hiv Infection

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Fatigue

• Headache

• Decreased Appetite

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Muscle Pain

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Viro z 300mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Viro z 300mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be advised in patients with severe renal impairment and end-stage renal disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Zidovudine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Zidovudine as ingredient

• Zidolam Ecopack 150 Mg/300 Mg Tablet

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Viro Z 100Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Zidine 300Mg Tablet

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Zidohope 300Mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Duovir Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Zidovex 300Mg Capsule

  Veritaz Healthcare Ltd

• Duovir Ep 150 Mg/300 Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Lazid-E Kit

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Viro Z 300Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Zidovir 300Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Zidovudine is an antiretroviral medication used for the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS. The drug inhibits the reverse transcriptase, which is the enzyme used to transform RNA into DNA.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Laser Gynae before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Zidovudine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/zidovudine

• Zidovudine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00495

• ZIDOVUDINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=ZIDOVUDINE