Zidovudine is an antiretroviral drug widely used in the treatment of HIV-infected patients to reduce the risk of developing infections and is not a cure for the disease.
Zidovudine can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the brand name Retrovir AZT, Zidovir or Revirax, for example in the form of syrup or tablets.
- Zidovudine is indicated for the treatment of patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
- In addition.
- It can also be used as a prophylactic in people at high risk of HIV.
- Due to occupational exposure.
How to use zidovudine involves ingesting 100 mg every 4 hours, up to 600 mg per day. In children, the dose should be calculated and indicated by the pediatrician.
The main side effects of zidovudine include anemia, changes in blood tests, headache, excessive fatigue, chills, swollen lips, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, gas, mouth ulcers, rectal bleeding, joint pain, cough, shortness of breath and acne.
Zidovudine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to zidovudine or any other component of the drug formula.