Zidovir 300mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Zidovir 300mg 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.
Zidovir 300mg 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 will 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.
Zidovir 300mg 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 will 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 Zidovir Tablet
Benefits of Zidovir Tablet
In Treatment of HIV infection
Zidovir 300mg Tablet decreases the amount of HIV in the body. It helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This ensures a long and healthy life. This drug is usually given in combination with other medicines. Avoid skipping doses and follow the doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefits.
Side effects of Zidovir 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 Zidovir
- Rash
- Headache
- Decreased appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- General discomfort
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Cough
How to use Zidovir 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. Zidovir 300mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Zidovir Tablet works
Zidovir 300mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zidovir 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zidovir 300mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zidovir 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Zidovir 300mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Zidovir 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zidovir 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Zidovir 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zidovir 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Zidovir 300mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Use of Zidovir 300mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Zidovir Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Zidovir 300mg Tablet, 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.
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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.
- Zidovir 300mg 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dideoxynucleoside derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Zidovir with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause severe anemia, liver failure, and respiratory failure.
Watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, abnormal bleeding, mouth ulcers, numbness, impair
Concurrent use may cause severe anemia, liver failure, and respiratory failure.
Watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, abnormal bleeding, mouth ulcers, numbness, impair
Concurrent use may cause damage to the kidneys and decreased production of cells responsible for providing immunity, carrying oxygen, and/or those responsible for normal blood clot
Concurrent use may cause damage to the kidneys and decreased production of cells responsible for providing immunity, carrying oxygen, and/or those responsible for normal blood clot
Zidovudine may block the action of Stavudine.
Do not consume Stavudine with Zidovudine. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Zidovir 300mg Tablet
Twice A Day
62%
Once A Day
38%
What are you using Zidovir Tablet for?
HIV infection
100%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Zidovir 300mg Tablet?
Decreased app*
20%
Fatigue
20%
Headache
20%
Vomiting
20%
Nausea
20%
*Decreased appetite
How do you take Zidovir Tablet?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Zidovir 300mg Tablet on price
Not Expensive
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FAQs
What is Zidovir 300mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Zidovir 300mg 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.
Is Zidovir 300mg Tablet safe?
Zidovir 300mg 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 does Zidovir 300mg Tablet work?
Zidovir 300mg Tablet works by blocking the function of an enzyme, called reverse transcriptase, which is responsible for the HIV replication process. This helps to reduce the level of HIV in the blood.
How should I take Zidovir 300mg Tablet?
Zidovir 300mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food but it is better to be taken at a fixed time of the day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.
Is Zidovir 300mg Tablet effective?
Zidovir 300mg 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 Zidovir 300mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What if I forget to take a dose of Zidovir 300mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Zidovir 300mg 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.
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