Retrovir Iv - Zidovudine - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Retrovir Iv.
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Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially of.

Retrovir Iv Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication is usually administered initially in the hospital where your condition can be monitored closely.
• Laboratory tests will be done periodically to be sure the drug is working properly and to monitor for possible side effects.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used in the management of HIV infections in symptomatic adults.
• This is not a cure for HIV infections.

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.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause nausea, stomach upset, headache, insomnia, sweating, dizziness, altered taste, muscle aches.
• If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Retrovir Iv Storage Instructions

• Store this medication in the refrigerator as directed.
• Properly discard of any unused medication after the expiration date.

Read Before Using Retrovir Iv (precautions)

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor of any illness you may have had such as.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• It is important to use each dose at the scheduled time.
• If you miss a dose, use the next dose as soon as remembered and skip the missed dose.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is given by injection by a health care professional.
• It is usually infused slowly into a vein over a period of 1 hour every 4 hours.
• For best results, take each dose at evenly spaced intervals around the clock.
• This will ensure a constant level of medication in your blood.

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 dark urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, abdominal or stomach pain, unusual fatigue, muscle aches, rapid breathing, drowsiness, or symptoms of an infection such as persistent fever or sore throat.

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).