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Zidovudine – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: RETROVIR
Strength: 250 mg | Form: Capsules
Price in UAE: AED 875.50
Available in UAE pharmacies

About Zidovudine

Class: | Antiretroviral agent, NRTI (Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor) Use: | Treatment of HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral agents; also used for the prevention of maternal-fetal transmission of HIV Adult dose: | 300 mg/day (administered as 100 mg three times daily or 200 mg twice daily) Pediatric dose: | 1.5 mg/kg/dose (up to 100 mg) three times daily for children weighing less than 30 kg; for children weighing 30 kg or more, the adult dose may be used

Drug Class

Antiretroviral agent, NRTI (Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor)

Uses & Indications

Treatment of HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral agents; also used for the prevention of maternal-fetal transmission of HIV

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F); protect from moisture and light

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: The Wellcome Foundation Limited, UNITED KINGDOM

Package Size

40's

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 875.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

300 mg/day (administered as 100 mg three times daily or 200 mg twice daily)

Pediatric Dose

1.5 mg/kg/dose (up to 100 mg) three times daily for children weighing less than 30 kg; for children weighing 30 kg or more, the adult dose may be used

Side Effects

Nausea, headache, fatigue, anemia, neutropenia, myopathy, lactic acidosis, liver toxicity

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to zidovudine or any component of the formulation; concurrent use with other myelosuppressive agents may increase the risk of bone marrow suppression

Important Warnings

Risk of hematologic toxicity (anemia and neutropenia); potential for lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis; monitor for signs of opportunistic infections; not a cure for HIV infection

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Zidovudine available in UAE pharmacies:

RETROVIR 10 mg/ml Concentrate For Solution For Infusion RETROVIR 10 mg/ml Oral Solution RETROVIR 10 mg/ml Solution For Injection RETROVIR 10 mg/ml Solution For Injection RETROVIR 100 mg Capsules RETROVIR 250 mg Capsules RETROVIR 300 mg Capsules ZIDOVIR 10 mg/ml Oral Solution ZIDOVUDINE 300 mg Tablets ZIDOVUDINE 300 mg Tablets

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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