Zidovudine
Information about Zidovudine
Zidovudine Uses
Zidovudine is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
How Zidovudine works
Zidovudine 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.
Common side effects of Zidovudine
Headache, Decreased appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, General discomfort, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Cough
Available Medicine for Zidovudine
ZidovirCipla Ltd
₹62 to ₹1403 variant(s)
ZidineEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹8551 variant(s)
Viro ZSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹45 to ₹902 variant(s)
ZidomaxAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹601 variant(s)
ZidovexVeritaz Healthcare Ltd
₹901 variant(s)
ZivudinSynmedic Laboratories
₹2101 variant(s)
ZidohopeMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹5961 variant(s)
Zido HGenix Pharma Ltd
₹801 variant(s)
ZiddivirSain Medicaments Pvt Ltd
₹791 variant(s)
ZvdMcneil & Argus Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹821 variant(s)
Expert advice for Zidovudine
- 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.
- Zidovudine 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.