Hivid (Zalcitabine)

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Brand Name: Hivid

Generic Name: Zalcitabine

Manufacturer/Agent: Roche Pdts Ltd

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 0.75mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 15,126.00

Retail Price: @ KES 0.00

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Class: Antiretrovirals (Anti-infectives)

Mechanism of Action:

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Synonym: Ddcyd

Molecular Formulae: C9H13N3O3 = 211.2

Precautions: Hypersensitivity. peripheral neuropathy. impaired hepatic function.

Indications/Uses: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used in hiv infection, with other agents; 0.75mg tid.

Interactions: Increased effect: amphotericin, aminoglycosides & cisplatin (toxicity)

Side Effects: Peripheral neuropathy. pancreatitis. fever. hypersensitivity reactions. oral ulcers. dysphagia. anorexia. myalgia. arthralgia. weight loss.

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