It is used in the treatment and prevention of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)/AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). It acts by reducing amount of virus in the body and helps in preventing the risk of diseases related to AIDS.
It is also used in prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Some of the common side-effects may be:
Use of zidovudine can cause serious side effects also such as:
Blood disorders such as extremely reduced numbers of red blood cells (anaemia) or reduced numbers of white blood cells (Neutropenia)
Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
It is used in the treatment and prevention of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)/AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). It acts by reducing amount of virus in the body and helps in preventing the risk of diseases related to AIDS.
It is also used in prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Some of the common side-effects may be:
Use of zidovudine can cause serious side effects also such as:
Blood disorders such as extremely reduced numbers of red blood cells (anaemia) or reduced numbers of white blood cells (Neutropenia)
Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: