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Side effect(s) of Zalcitabine


Review the side-effects of Zalcitabine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Central Nervous System
- Fatigue, headache, convulsions, nerve disease, depression.

   Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, constipation.

   Skin
- Rash, itching and hives.

   Miscellaneous
- Fever, mouth ulcer, abnormal liver function, inflammation of pancreas, joint pain.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Zalcitabine

Zalcitabine(Hivid) generic is a nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NARTI), prescribed for HIV infection. It works by blocking the growth of HIV.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Zalcitabine

International :


Hivid
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