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Zidine 300mg Tablet

Manufactured By Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition Zidovudine (300mg)

Rs 839.44

MRP Rs 932.71

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( 60 tablets in 1 bottle )

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Information about Zidine 300mg Tablet

Uses / Indications:

Zidine 300mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection.

Pregnancy interaction:

Zidine 300mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Inform you doctor if you have or ever had any liver problems or liver disease including hepatitis B or C or kidney problems. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from diabetes or are overweight and on insulin therapy. As treatment with zidovudine does not reduce the risk of passing HIV on to others by sexual contact or blood transfer, discuss with your doctor about necessary precautions (practicing safer sex and making other life-style changes) to be taken to avoid spreading of HIV virus to others. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side Effects:

Fatigue, Headache, Decreased appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Muscle pain.

How to use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zidine 300mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:

Zidine 300mg Tablet prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.

Faq for medicine:

Is Zidine an antibiotic? : No, Zidine is not an antibiotic; it belongs to a class of drugs called antiretrovirals|Is Zidine a prodrug? : Yes, Zidine is a prodrug and must be activated (by phosphorylation in lymphocytes) in the body to exert its antiviral action|Is zidovudine a protease inhibitor? : No, zidovudine is not a protease inhibitor; it is a nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor|How does Zidine work? : 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.|What is Zidine used for? : Zidine is used in combination with other antiretroviral medicines for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection|How is Zidine administered? : Zidine can be administered as tablets, syrups and suspension in combination with other antiretroviral medications|Does Zidine cause muscle pain? : Yes, muscle pain is a known adverse effect of use Zidine|Does Zidine cause lipodystrophy? : There are no known effects of Zidine on lipid distribution and it is not known to cause lipodystrophy|How does Zidine cause anemia? : Zidine is known to cause bone marrow depression and thereby cause anemia (reduction in red blood cell count)|How much does Zidine cost? : 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.

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