Zidovudine is used for: Cancer therapy-induced hyperuricaemia; HIV infection.
Recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for Zidovudine.
Zidovudine tablets are a nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor indicated for: Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) infection in combination with other antiretroviral agents., Prevention of maternal-fetal HIV-1 transmission.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Zidovudine. Full label: DailyMed.
Zidovudine tablets are a nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor indicated for: Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) infection in combination with other antiretroviral agents., Prevention of maternal-fetal HIV-1 transmission. 1.2 Prevention of Maternal-Fetal HIV-1 Transmission Zidovudine tablets are indicated for the prevention of maternal-fetal HIV-1 transmission. The indication is based on a dosing regimen that included 3 components: 1. antepartum therapy of HIV-1-infected mothers 2.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Zidovudine. Full label: DailyMed.
2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION, Treatment of HIV-1 infection: Adults: Recommended oral dosage is 300 mg twice a day with other antiretroviral agents.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Zidovudine — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Zidovudine tablets are contraindicated in patients who have had a potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to any of the components of the formulations. Hypersensitivity to zidovudine or any of the components (e.g., anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Zidovudine. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
See boxed warning for information about the following: hematologic toxicity, myopathy, and lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly, Exacerbation of anemia has been reported in HIV-1/HCV co-infected patients receiving ribavirin and zidovudine. Coadministration of ribavirin and zidovudine is not advised., Hepatic decompensation, (some fatal), has occurred in HIV-1/HCV co-infected patients receiving combination antiretroviral therapy and interferon alfa with/without ribavirin.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Zidovudine — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Hematologic toxicity, including neutropenia and anemia., Symptomatic myopathy., Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis., Hepatic decompensation in patients co-infected with HIV-1 and hepatitis C.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Zidovudine — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
5 brands · 1 maker in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Zidovudine guide →
Store at 20° to 25° C (68° to 77°F).
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Zidovudine.
What is Zidovir?
Zidovir 300mg Capsule is a Zidovudine medicine made by Cipla Ltd. It comes as 300mg Capsule.
What is Zidovir used for?
Zidovudine is used for Cancer therapy-induced hyperuricaemia, HIV infection.
What is the generic name of Zidovir?
The generic name of Zidovir is Zidovudine.
Which brands of Zidovudine are available in Nepal?
5 brands of Zidovudine are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 1 makers — including Zidovir 300mg Tablet, Zidovir 100mg Capsule, Zidovir 100mg Capsule, Zidovir 50mg Capsule.
What are the side effects of Zidovudine?
The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Hematologic toxicity, including neutropenia and anemia., Symptomatic myopathy., Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis., Hepatic decompensation in patients co-infected with HIV-1 and hepatitis C.
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