Zidovudine WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Zidovudine
Zidovudine (INN) or azidothymidine (AZT) (also called ZDV) is a nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), a type of antiretroviral drug. It was the first approved for treatment of HIV. It is also sold under the names Retrovir and Retrovis, and as an ingredient in Combivir, Epzicom and Trizivir. It is an analog of thymidine......read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Zidovudine is used for preventing the transmission of the HIV virus from a pregnant woman to her unborn child.1
- Zidovudine is available in tablets, capsules, and syrup.1
- Possible side effects include headache, loss of appetite, and nausea.1
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Latest Headlines on Zidovudine
What is Zidovudine?
- RxList: Retrovir (Zidovudine) Description
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Lamivudine and Zidovudine (Oral Route) Description
- WrongDiagnosis: Zidovudine Description
What are the Uses for Zidovudine?
- RxList: Retrovir (Zidovudine) Indications
- The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Why is Zidovudine Oral Prescribed?
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Zidovudine Oral Uses
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Zidovudine?
- Wikipedia: Zidovudine Side Effects
- The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): What Side Effects Can Zidovudine Oral Cause?
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Zidovudine Oral Side Effects/ Precautions
- Gold Standard (via DrugDigest): What Side Effects may I Notice from Taking Zidovudine Injection?
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Zidovudine
- DailyStrength: Retrovir (Zidovudine) Reviews
- Google Groups: Zidovudine Given to Mothers
- HealthBoards: HIV Drugs
- Yahoo Answers: What is the Time that Resistance will Happen to AZT (Zidovudine)?
Clinical Trials for Zidovudine
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Zidovudine Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Zidovudine Clinical Trials
Controversy and Lawsuits about Zidovudine
- RxList: Retrovir (Zidovudine) Warning
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Zidovudine Oral Warning
Abuse of Zidovudine
- RxList: Retrovir (Zidovudine) Overdose
- The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): In Case of Emergency/Overdose
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Zidovudine Oral Overdose
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Zidovudine
- PubMed Central: Zidovudine Journal Articles
- JAMA: Zidovudine Journal Articles
- Google Scholar: Zidovudine Journal Articles
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