Zidovudine50mg/5ml

Zidovudine belongs to a group of medicines called antiretrovirals. It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It helps to control HIV infection so your immune system can work better. Zidovudine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow carefully the instructions for all the medicines that you are given. It can be taken with or without food. Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and rash. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or will not go away. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex. Zidovudine is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

• HIV infection

Zidovudine is a thymidine analogue. It is phosphorylated in the body to its active form zidovudine triphosphate which interferes in DNA synthesis of retroviruses by inhibiting DNA replication. Zidovudine inhibits the key enzyme reverse transcriptase. Human DNA polymerase is inhibited only at a conc 100 times more than that required to inhibit viral reverse transcriptase.

Adult Dose: HIV Infection 300 mg PO q12hr OR 200 mg PO q8hr (600 mg/day) IV: 1 mg/kg/dose 5-6x/day Maternal Dosing to Prevent Fetal HIV Transmission FDA-approved regimen 100 mg PO 5x/day until start of labor, in combination with other ART agents During labor and delivery: 2 mg/kg IV over 1 hr, THEN 1 mg/kg/hr IV continuous infusion until umbilical cord clamping NIH perinatal guidelines Indicated during labor and delivery for women who have received antepartum ART and their HIV RNA levels are >400 copies/mL, or in women who have not received antepartum ART 2 mg/kg IV loading dose infused over 1 hr, THEN 1 mg/kg/hr until umbilical cord clamping Women who have received antepartum ART and their HIV RNA levels are <400 copies/mL do not require IV zidovudine Hepatic Impairment Reduction in daily dose or extension of dosing interval may be necessary Child Dose: HIV Infection, Treatment 4 weeks-18 years 240 mg/m² PO q12hr or 160 mg/m² PO q8hr, OR use mg/kg dosing 4 to 9 to 30 kg: 300 mg PO q12hr or 200 mg PO TID IV intermittent infusion: 120 mg/m² IV q6h IV continuous infusion: 20 mg/m²/hr IV HIV Perinatal Transmission Prevention Indicated to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in all HIV-exposed infants FDA approved regimen 2 mg/kg PO q6hr or 1.5 mg/kg IV q6hr NIH perinatal guidelines 30 to 35 weeks’ gestation: 4 mg/kg PO or 3 mg/kg IV BID x6 weeks Renal Dose: Renal Impairment CrCl < 15 mL/min (maintained on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis): 100 mg PO or 1 mg/kg IV q6-8 hr; alternatively 100 mg PO qDay or 300 mg/day PO

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zidovudine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

If you miss a dose of Zidovudine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Common: • Fatigue • Headache • Decreased appetite • Nausea • Vomiting • Muscle pain

[UNSAFE] Zidovudine may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections. Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. Zidovudine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication. You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them. During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.

Hypersensitivity; abnormally low neutrophil counts (5 times the ULN. Lactation. Concomitant use w/ interferon alfa (w/ or w/o ribavirin) in HIV and hepatitis B or C virus co-infected patients.

Decreased zidovudine concentration with tipranavir. Increased risk of peripheral neuropathy with bortezomib. Increased haematological toxicity with IV pentamidine, lamivudine, dapsone, vancomycin flucytosine, amphotericin, ganciclovir, interferon alfa, cyclophosphamide and other bone marrow suppressive or cytotoxic agents Increased risk of zidovudine toxicity with atovaquone, chloramphenicol, fluconazole, valproate. Decreased absorption with clarithromycin, minimise interactions by admin at least 2 hours apart. Increased zidovudine concentration and increased potential for hypersensitivity reactions with probenecid. Increased zidovudine clearance and haematological toxicity with rifampicin. Increased bioavailability of zidovudine with nimodipine. Increased incidences of headache with benzodiazepines. Possible increase in zidovudine concentration with methadone. Potentially Fatal: Avoid stavudine (due to inhibition of activation of stavudine), didanosine, ribavirin (antagonize effect of zidovudine), zalcitabine (inferior virological activity and a higher rate of side effects) with zidovudine. Increased risk of toxicity (e.g. hepatic decompensation, neutropenia) in patients with interferon alfa with or without ribavirin.

[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zidovudine. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Zidovudine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Zidovudine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

[CAUTION] Zidovudine should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zidovudine may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Zidovudine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zidovudine may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Zidovudine is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

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