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How to Take Zidovudine and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a capsule and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 600mg/day in divided doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Zidovudine

This medication is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV/AIDS.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Zidovudine

India :

Duovir-E (150mg/300mg/600mg) | Viro-Z (100mg) | Zidolam N | Lamda-Z (150mg/300mg) | Zidomax (300 mg) | Zidolam (150mg/300mg) | Ziv 100 | Zydowin (300mg) | Zidomax (100mg) | Viro-Z

International :

Retrovir

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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