Zalcitabine Oral - Zalcitabine (ddc) - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Zalcitabine Oral
• HIVID
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Drug Interactions

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

Zalcitabine Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication inhibits the replication of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) that have advanced HIV infection.
• This medication is not a cure and has not been shown to reduce the frequency of HIV related illness.

Read Before Using Zalcitabine Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribed along with zidovudine.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, mouth sores, diarrhea, rash, headache, fatigue or fever during the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these symptoms persist, or become severe, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you experience.

Zalcitabine Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Blood tests should be done routinely to monitor for anemia and to ensure it is working properly.
• This medication is very potent and should not be shared.

Warning

• This drug may infrequently cause severe side effects which sometimes could be fatal.
• Zalcitabine can cause severe nerve problems (peripheral neuropathy), and should be used with extreme caution in those who already suffer from this disorder.
• It may rarely cause swelling of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
• Tell your doctor immediately if vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, or persistent nausea occur, as this drug may be stopped until you can be checked.
• A metabolic disorder (lactic acidosis) as well as severe liver disease may also occur.
• Rarely, fatal liver failure has occurred in those with hepatitis B infection while using zalcitabine.
• It should be used with caution if you have a hepatitis B infection.
• Tell your doctor immediately if tingling/numbness of the hands and feet, dark urine, yellowing of eyes/skin, rapid breathing, muscle aches, or unusual drowsiness occur.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

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.