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Female sex and obesity may be risk factors Immune reconstitution syndrome has been reported in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy, including Zidovudine.
Zidovudine capsules are indicated for the prevention of maternal-fetal HIV-1 transmission [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].The indication is based on a dosing regimen that included 3 components: 1. antepartum therapy of HIV-1-infected mothers 2. intrapartum therapy of HIV-1-in… Still incurable, AIDS describes immune system collapse that opens the way for opportunistic infections and cancers to kill the patient. See a picture of HIV-associated Dementia...HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection left untreated causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). 12 0 obj
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Zidovudine (AZT, ZDV)* 200 mg Intelence tablet trade name: RETROVIR Nevirapine (NVP) 100 mg Retrovir capsule 150 mg Epivir tablet 10 mg/mL Epivir oral solution trade names: VIRAMUNE VIRAMUNE XR 300 mg Epivir tablet 10 mg/mL Retrovir oral solution 50 mg/5mL Viramune oral suspension 200 mg Viramune tablet 400 mg Viramune XR tablet (Extended-release) 0000001652 00000 n
See Table 2 for dosing recommendations.Significant anemia (hemoglobin less than 7.5 g per dL or reduction greater than 25% of baseline) and/or significant neutropenia (granulocyte count less than 750 cells per mmIn patients maintained on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis or with creatinine clearance (CrCl) by Cockcroft-Gault less than 15 mL per min, the recommended oral dosage is 100 mg every 6 to 8 hours. 14 0 obj diarrhea,
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Zidovudine (ZDV), also known as azidothymidine (AZT), is an antiretroviral medication used to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] It is also used to treat chronic hepatitis B when other options are not possible. confusion,
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Abacavir is a drug which is used for the treatment of hiv-1 … /CA 1.0 The … 423.839999 0] /SM 0.02 MedicineNet does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Frequent monitoring of hematologic toxicities is advised Zidovudine capsules are contraindicated in patients who have had a potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to any of the components of the formulations.Zidovudine should be used with caution in patients who have bone marrow compromise evidenced by granulocyte count less than 1,000 cells per mmMyopathy and myositis with pathological changes, similar to that produced by HIV-1 disease, have been associated with prolonged use of Zidovudine.Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogues, including Zidovudine.
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Zidovudine, also known as AZT or azidothymidine, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pyrimidine 2', 3'-dideoxyribonucleosides. 0000011014 00000 n
Cette molécule est commercialisée sous le nom de Retrovir, mais aussi, en association avec d'autres molécules, sous le nom de Combivir (mono-dose zidovudine et … The precise mechanism of action of the drug is not known. < Neonates unable to receive oral dosing may be administered Zidovudine intravenously. Pyrimidine 2', 3'-dideoxyribonucleosides are compounds consisting of a pyrimidine linked to a ribose which lacks a hydroxyl group at positions 2 and 3. Use with caution in patients with hepatomegaly, hepatitis, or other risk factors for liver disease and hepatic steatosis (including obesity and alcohol abuse). 0000003439 00000 n
PDF Page #1 Canadian drug name. endobj /Annots 20 0 R Keep capsules and syrup away from light.Retrovir (zidovudine, ZDV, formerly called AZT) is a medication (oral and injectable) prescribed for the treatment of infections with HIV
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