Retrovir - Zidovudine (azt) - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Retrovir.
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What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Retrovir Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 to 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C) and keep away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription drugs you are taking, especially.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is within 2 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• It is important not to miss doses of this drug.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used to prevent HIV after coming in contact with the virus.

Medicinal Applications

• Zidovudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor antiviral agent used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
• It works by slowing the growth of the virus.
• It is not a cure for HIV and does not prevent the passing of HIV to others.
• This medication is also used in pregnant women to prevent spreading the virus to the fetus.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and confusion.

Warning

• Rarely, this medication has caused severe, sometimes fatal, liver and blood problems (for example, lactic acidosis, granulocytopenia, anemia), especially in people with advanced HIV infection.
• Prolonged use of zidovudine has caused muscle aches similar to those produced by HIV.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you have.

Retrovir Miscellaneous Notes

• Blood tests will probably be done on a regular basis to monitor how well the medicine is working.
• This medication is very potent and should not be shared.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribed.
• If this medicine is prescribed every 4 hours, it is important to take it around the clock, even though it might disrupt your sleep.
• Frequently it is prescribed less often than every 4 hours and in combination with other anti-HIV drugs.

Read Before Using Retrovir (precautions)

• Before you take zidovudine, tell your doctor if you have a history of.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause headache, trouble sleeping, muscle soreness, nausea or discoloration of finger and toe nails as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Inform your doctor if these symptoms persist or become severe.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you experience.