Zidovir (Zidovudine)


Brand Name: Zidovir

Generic Name: Zidovudine

Manufacturer/Agent: Cipla Ltd


Formulation: syp

Strength: 50mg/5ml 100ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 145.00

Retail Price: @ KES 193.33


Class: Antiretrovirals (Anti-infectives)

Mechanism of Action:


Synonym: Azt, Azidothymidine

Molecular Formulae: C10H13N5O4 = 267.2

Precautions: Hypersensitivity. care in anaemia and neutropenia.

Indications/Uses: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used in hiv infection, with other agents; 200mg tid or 300mg bd. prevention of infection after needlesticks.

Interactions: Phenytoin. probenecid. chronic administration of paracetamol.

Side Effects: Severe headache. anaemia. neutrpenia. nausea. vomiting. fever. abdominal pains. myalgia. insomnia. rash.