Stadin 40mg Tablet

Stavudine (40mg)

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Stadin 40mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiretrovirals. It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It helps to control HIV infection so your immune system can work better.

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Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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General Information

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Stavudine (40mg)

Marketer

Sain Medicaments Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Stadin 40mg Tablet is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow carefully the instructions for all the medicines that you are given. It can be taken with or without food. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and rash. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.

Uses of Stadin Tablet

HIV infection

Benefits of Stadin Tablet

HIV infection
Stadin 40mg Tablet prevents the HIV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications such as new infections and improves your quality of life.

It is not a cure of HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of your combination of medicines and reduces the chances of your HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. However, taking this medicine will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people.

Side effects of Stadin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Stadin

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Rash

How to use Stadin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Stadin 40mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Stadin Tablet works

Stadin 40mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Quick tips

In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
Stadin 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
You have been prescribed Stadin 40mg Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
Stadin 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Stadin 40mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Stadin 40mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Stadin 40mg Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

UNSAFE

Stadin 40mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Stadin 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Stadin 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking Stadin 40mg Tablet. You may need to stop taking this medicine.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Stadin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Didanosine (Oral Route)

Do not use Didanosine with Stavudine. If concurrent use is essential, talk to your doctor.

Severe

Zidovudine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Stavudine with Zidovudine. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Zidovudine may block the action of Stavudine.

Severe

Zidovudine (Injection Route)

Do not consume Stavudine with Zidovudine. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Zidovudine may block the action of Stavudine.

Severe

Isoniazid (Oral Route)

Do not consume Isoniazid with Stavudine.

Moderate

Bemiparin (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine or jaundice and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

What is Stadin 40mg Tablet? What is it used for?

How does Stadin 40mg Tablet work?

Stadin 40mg Tablet prevents the multiplication of the virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Is Stadin 40mg Tablet safe?

Stadin 40mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How should I take Stadin 40mg Tablet?

Stadin 40mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. This medicine is to be taken on an empty stomach to get maximum benefit. It is better to take Stadin 40mg Tablet at a fixed time of the day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.

Is Stadin 40mg Tablet effective?

Stadin 40mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Stadin 40mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What if I forget to take a dose of Stadin 40mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Stadin 40mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside and nucleotide analoguesues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Nucleoside/Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)

Related lab tests

HIV 1 & 2, Ab Western Blot

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - Chromatography

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - ELISA

References

Flexner C. Antiretroviral Agents and Treatment of HIV Infection. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1633-634.
Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 858-59.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1279-81.
Stavudine. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Sain Medicaments Pvt Ltd
Address: 10, H.V.E.S, Building Complex, Kandaswamy Lane, Sultan Bazar Hyderabad-500029, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

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Product introduction

Uses of Stadin Tablet

Benefits of Stadin Tablet

Side effects of Stadin Tablet

How to use Stadin Tablet

How Stadin Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Didanosine (Oral Route)

Zidovudine (Oral Route)

Zidovudine (Injection Route)

Isoniazid (Oral Route)

Bemiparin (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Stadin 40mg Tablet? What is it used for?

How does Stadin 40mg Tablet work?

Is Stadin 40mg Tablet safe?

How should I take Stadin 40mg Tablet?

Is Stadin 40mg Tablet effective?

What if I forget to take a dose of Stadin 40mg Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

HIV 1 & 2, Ab Western Blot

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - Chromatography

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - ELISA

References

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