Review the side-effects of Zidovudine 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.
Body as a Whole - Weakness, headache, uneasiness, fever, back, chest pain, flu-like syndrome and generalized pain.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, constipation, nausea, vomiting, liver, diarrhea, mouth ulcer, indigestion and flatulence.
Heart - Heart disease and fainting.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain/inflammation.
Central Nervous System - Anxiety, confusion, depression, dizziness, loss of mental acuity, tingling, seizures, drowsiness and unsteadiness.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, Cough, abnormal breath sounds/wheezing unny nose and sinus inflammation.
Skin - Changes in skin and nail pigmentation, itching, skin death, rash, hives and increased sweating.
Eye and ENT - Hearing loss, eye swelling, sensitivity to light and taste perversion.
Genitourinary - Urinary frequency and urinary hesitancy, breast enlargement in male.
Retrovir
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.
Body as a Whole - Weakness, headache, uneasiness, fever, back, chest pain, flu-like syndrome and generalized pain.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, constipation, nausea, vomiting, liver, diarrhea, mouth ulcer, indigestion and flatulence.
Heart - Heart disease and fainting.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain/inflammation.
Central Nervous System - Anxiety, confusion, depression, dizziness, loss of mental acuity, tingling, seizures, drowsiness and unsteadiness.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, Cough, abnormal breath sounds/wheezing unny nose and sinus inflammation.
Skin - Changes in skin and nail pigmentation, itching, skin death, rash, hives and increased sweating.
Eye and ENT - Hearing loss, eye swelling, sensitivity to light and taste perversion.
Genitourinary - Urinary frequency and urinary hesitancy, breast enlargement in male.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Zidovudine
Zidovudine(Retrovir) generic is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV/AIDS. It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in the blood.Trade Names for Zidovudine
India :
RAZIV 100 TABLET |
RAZIV 300 TABLET |
ZIDIV 100 TABLET |
Zidovir |
Zidovir |
Zivudin |
Zivudin |
Zydowin |
Retrovir ( H ) |
Zilion |
Ziv 100 |
Retrovir |
Zidovir |
Ziddivir |
Zydowin |
Viro-Z (100 ml) |
Ziddivir (300 mg) |
Zido-H |
Zido-H (300 mg) |
Zidomax (300 mg)
International :
Retrovir
