Viro Z 300mg Tablet
Item requires a valid prescription
Manufactured By Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Composition Zidovudine (300mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
100% Authentic
Products
Free Delivery
COD
Easy Returns &
Cancellation
Pharmacies (5)
MRP Rs 90.47
Sort pharmacies by
Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy interaction:
Expert advice:
Side Effects:
How to use:
How it works:
Faq for medicine:
A: No, Viro z is not an antibiotic; it belongs to a class of drugs called antiretrovirals
Q: Is Viro z a prodrug?
A: Yes, Viro z is a prodrug and must be activated (by phosphorylation in lymphocytes) in the body to exert its antiviral action
Q: Is zidovudine a protease inhibitor?
A: No, zidovudine is not a protease inhibitor; it is a nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Q: How does Viro z work?
A: Viro z belongs to a group of medications called nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), also known as antiretrovirals. Viro z does not cure HIV infection; it reduces the amount of viruses in the body by inhibiting the chemical (viral reverse transcriptase) which is essential for the virus to grow. Further, Viro z also increases some white blood cells (CD4 cells) of the body that are important in fighting infections.
Q: What is Viro z used for?
A: Viro z is used in combination with other antiretroviral medicines for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
Q: How is Viro z administered?
A: Viro z can be administered as tablets, syrups and suspension in combination with other antiretroviral medications
Q: Does Viro z cause muscle pain?
A: Yes, muscle pain is a known adverse effect of use Viro z
Q: Does Viro z cause lipodystrophy?
A: There are no known effects of Viro z on lipid distribution and it is not known to cause lipodystrophy
Q: How does Viro z cause anemia?
A: Viro z is known to cause bone marrow depression and thereby cause anemia (reduction in red blood cell count)
Q: How much does Viro z cost?
A: The price of Viro z may vary depending upon the brand prescribed to you.Please read the instruction on the package for the correct price of the product.