Zalcitabine Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Zalcitabine, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Zalcitabine brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Zalcitabine Pronunciation : zal-SITE-ah-been ICD Code : Y41.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antiretroviral AgentsBrand Names or Trade Names of Zalcitabine
International :
Hivid
Why is Zalcitabine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NARTI), prescribed for HIV infection. It works by blocking the growth of HIV.When should Zalcitabine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Zalcitabine?
PO- The recommended regimen is one 0.750 mg tablet 3 times per day.How should Zalcitabine be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.What are the warnings and precautions for Zalcitabine?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nervous disease, heart or liver disease, hepatitis B, kidney problems, diabetes, AIDS, high cholesterol, inflammation of the pancreas, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It dose not stop the spread of infection to others’, avoid sexual contact with others.
What are the side effects of Zalcitabine?
Central Nervous System - Fatigue, headache, convulsions, nerve disease, depression.Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, constipation.
Skin - Rash, itching and hives.
Miscellaneous - Fever, mouth ulcer, abnormal liver function, inflammation of pancreas, joint pain.