Retrovir - Generic (Zidovudine)

CHEMICAL NAME- Zidovudine (zye DOE vue deen)

Product Details

Retrovir (Zidovudine) is a type of medication called as the Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors - NRTI which used to treat HIV, hepatitis and similar virus from causing effect on the foetus health. 

It is important to understand that the medication does not cure the infection. It only controls its spread to the unborn child. HIV virus uses reverse transcriptase to infect cells while the Retrovir (Zidovudine) helps to prevent its spread. So, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you are breastfeeding a child so that the doctor can plan your dosage accordingly. 

Common side effects of using Retrovir (Zidovudine) includes - Headache, dizziness, sleep issues, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. 

However, much serious side effects may include - 

• Severe weight loss
• Joint pain
• Changes in vision
• Guillian - Barre Syndrome
• Depression or mood swings
• Seizures

Do not use the Retrovir (Zidovudine) if you are allergic to it or if you have certain health issues like diabetes, liver or kidney issues or problems with blood clotting. 

Before you start using the medication, talk to your doctor about your medical condition and especially about the Over the counter drugs. Also, inform your doctor if you are using NSAIDs, methadone, rifampin, phenytoin or valproic acid. 

It is important to not to flush the same in toilet. Proper discussion must be taken up before continuing with the medication or development of major symptoms.