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Zidovudine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Zidovudine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Zidovudine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Zidovudine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zidovudine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Zidovudine safe for pregnant women?
Zidovudine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Zidovudine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zidovudine safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zidovudine. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Zidovudine on the Kidneys?
Zidovudine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zidovudine on the Liver?
Side effects of Zidovudine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Zidovudine on the Heart?
Zidovudine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Zidovudine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zidovudine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zidovudine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Zidovudine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zidovudine as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Zidovudine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zidovudine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zidovudine
It is safe to take Zidovudine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zidovudine
Consuming Zidovudine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Retrovir® (zidovudine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 806-807
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1286-1288
