Zidine 300mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Zidovudine (300mg)
Package Size ( 60 Tablet in a bottle )
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Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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A: No, Zidine is not an antibiotic; it belongs to a class of drugs called antiretrovirals
Q: Is Zidine a prodrug?
A: Yes, Zidine 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 Zidine work?
A: Zidine belongs to a group of medications called nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), also known as antiretrovirals. Zidine 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, Zidine also increases some white blood cells (CD4 cells) of the body that are important in fighting infections.
Q: What is Zidine used for?
A: Zidine is used in combination with other antiretroviral medicines for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
Q: How is Zidine administered?
A: Zidine can be administered as tablets, syrups and suspension in combination with other antiretroviral medications
Q: Does Zidine cause muscle pain?
A: Yes, muscle pain is a known adverse effect of use Zidine
Q: Does Zidine cause lipodystrophy?
A: There are no known effects of Zidine on lipid distribution and it is not known to cause lipodystrophy
Q: How does Zidine cause anemia?
A: Zidine is known to cause bone marrow depression and thereby cause anemia (reduction in red blood cell count)
Q: How much does Zidine cost?
A: The price of Zidine may vary depending upon the brand prescribed to you.Please read the instruction on the package for the correct price of the product.