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  • Contains / Salt: Lamivudine (150 mg) + Zidovudine (300 mg)
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    Zidovudine Information

    Zidovudine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Zidovudine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Zidovudine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



    Zidovudine Benefits & Uses

    Zidovudine is used to treat the following -

    Other Benefits

    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus

    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 have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Zidovudine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

      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 may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

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


      Side effects of Zidovudine rarely affect the liver.

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


      Zidovudine is rarely harmful for 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?


      No, you will not get addicted to Zidovudine.

      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 should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


      There is no benefit of taking Zidovudine for mental disorders.

      No

    Zidovudine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Zidovudine


      It is safe to take Zidovudine with food.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Zidovudine


      Consuming Zidovudine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

      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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