Stavudine

What Are The Uses Of Stavudine?

Stavudine  is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• To control HIV infection
• To lower the complications raised due to increase in HIV infection.

What Are The Side Effects Of Stavudine?

The  common side effects of  stavudine are:

• Headache
• Diarrhoea

Sometimes severe ( but rare) side effects are:

• Sudden weight loss
• Muscle aches, weakness
• A severe headache, vision changes
• Joint pain
• Hyperthyroidism
• Paralysis, nerve problems
• Irregular heart beat
• Changes in body fat

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Stavudine?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug stavudine or any other allergies
• Kidney dialysis
• Liver problems
• Pancreatitis
• Nerve problems