Zidovudine
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Retrovir?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Zidovudine?;AZTT;Novo-AZT;Retrovir?;Retrovir? (AZTT)
Uses
- It is used to treat HIV infection.
- Zidovudine works to harm the virus and fight the infection.
Dosing
How to take
- Oral:
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- There is a liquid if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
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