Zidovudine
Information about Zidovudine
Zidovudine Uses
Zidovudine is used in the treatment of HIV 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 ₹1353 variant(s)
ZidineEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹9321 variant(s)
Viro ZSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹45 to ₹902 variant(s)
ZidomaxAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹60 to ₹1532 variant(s)
ZidovexVeritaz Healthcare Ltd
₹90 to ₹2592 variant(s)
Zidovex L Plus EVeritaz Healthcare Ltd
₹1041 variant(s)
ZidohopeMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹596 to ₹9962 variant(s)
ZivudinSynmedic Laboratories
₹211 to ₹4302 variant(s)
ZiddivirSain Medicaments Pvt Ltd
₹79 to ₹2052 variant(s)
ZvdMcneil & Argus Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹82 to ₹2402 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.