ZIDOVUDINE-(zye-DOE-vue-deen)

Zidovudine, a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, is used to treat the HIV infection.

Zidovudine is used in combination with other anti-virus medicine for the treatment of HIV infection.

Take this medicine exactly as directed.

Consult your prescriber about the dosing and use of this medication in children, as dosing is based on body weight.

Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following side effects or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent.

weight loss
unusual weakness
unusual bleeding
sores
skin discoloration
nausea
muscle tenderness/weakness
mood changes
fever
diarrhea
convulsions
chills
breathing difficulties
antithyroid agents
amphotericin b (injection)

Inform your prescriber if you are allergic to any medication in any form and if you are currently taking any medication while on a course with this medicine.

interferon alfa/beta
antiviral agents
antibiotics
flucytosine
methadone
probenecid
stavudine
rifampin
d4t

No specific signs have been identified following acute over dosage with Zidovudine.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Zidovudine may cause blood problems.

It is best to avoid sexual contact.

Do not share needles with anyone.

If you have any questions about zidovudine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Inform your health care professional if you :

drink alcohol or alcohol-containing beverages
chemotherapy/radiation therapy recently
have any dental/kidney/liver diseases
suffer from anemia

Take exactly as directed, do not double dose to make up for a missed dose. Record the missed dose and inform your doctor about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 15-25 degrees C / 59-77 degrees F, away from light and moisture.

Caregivers for younger children should monitor them closely and inform any inconsistencies to the doctor immediately.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not have any vaccinations without your prescribers’ approval.