Zidovudine



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  • Contains / Salt: Zidovudine


Zidovudine Information



Zidovudine Benefits & Uses

Zidovudine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Zidovudine Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 9 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Zidovudine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zidovudine is used -

Moderate

Mild

Zidovudine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Zidovudine safe for pregnant women?


    Zidovudine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Zidovudine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • 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.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Zidovudine on the Kidneys?


    Zidovudine rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Zidovudine on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Zidovudine on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Zidovudine on the Heart?


    Zidovudine has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Zidovudine with Other Drugs

Zidovudine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Zidovudine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zidovudine unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Zidovudine

  • Is this Zidovudine habit forming or addictive?


    Zidovudine is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • 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.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Zidovudine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Zidovudine is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Zidovudine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Zidovudine


    You can take Zidovudine with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Zidovudine


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Zidovudine as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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



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