Zidovir 50 mg Syrup | 100 ml in 1 Bottle

Introduction of Zidovir 50 mg Syrup

​​Zidovir 50 mg Syrup belongs to a group of antiviral medicines called nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). It is used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection.

​​Zidovir 50 mg Syrup is used in antiretroviral combination therapy for the treatment of HIV infection, and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV during childbirth. Zidovir 50 mg Syrup reduces the amount of virus in your body, and keeps it at a low level. It also increases CD4 cell counts. CD4 cells are a type of white blood cell that plays an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system to help fight infection. Response to treatment with Zidovir 50 mg varies between patients. Your doctor or healthcare provider will be monitoring the effectiveness of your treatment.

​​Zidovir 50 mg Syrup may improve your condition, but it is not a cure for your HIV infection. HIV infection is a disease spread by contact with blood or sexual contact with an infected individual. Treatment with Zidovir 50 mg Syrup has not been shown to reduce the risk of passing HIV infection on to others by sexual contact or by blood transfer. Therefore, you must continue to take appropriate precautions to avoid giving the virus to others.

​​Zidovir 50 mg Syrup may cause some common adverse effects including headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, diarrhoea, and rash. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or will not go away. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.

​​Before taking Zidovir 50 mg Syrup, tell your doctor if you have skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.

​​Zidovir 50 mg Syrup can be taken with or without food. Taking all these medicines regularly at the correct times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.​

Uses of Zidovir 50 mg Syrup

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection

Benefits of Zidovir 50 mg Syrup

​​​​​​Zidovir 50 mg Syrup prevents the HIV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications such as new infections and improves your quality of life.

​​​​​​Zidovir 50 mg Syrup is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to risk. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of your combination of medicines and reduces the chances of your HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. However, taking this medicine will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people.​

Side Effects of Zidovir 50 mg Syrup

​​​​​​​​​​Zidovir 50 mg Syrup may cause some side effects. If you experience any of these side effects contact your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to manage or reduce the severity of these side effects.​​​​​​

Most Common Side Effects of Zidovir 50 mg Syrup

• Headache
• Muscle Pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Anorexia
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Cough
• Anaemia
• Neutropenia

Common Side Effects of Zidovir 50 mg Syrup

• Liver damage
• Hypersensitivity reactions
• Myopathy
• Lactic acidosis

How to Use Zidovir 50 mg Syrup?

​​​​​Zidovir 50 mg Syrup may be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or open the tablet. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.​​​

How Zidovir 50 mg Syrup Works?

​​​​Zidovir 50 mg Syrup is an antiretroviral medication used in the treatment of HIV infection. It belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Zidovir 50 mg Syrup works by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme called reverse transcriptase, which is necessary for the replication of the HIV virus. Zidovir 50 mg Syrup prevents the completion of viral DNA synthesis, effectively inhibiting the replication of the virus. By interfering with the replication of the HIV virus, Zidovir 50 mg Syrup helps to reduce the viral load in the body, slow down the progression of the disease, and improve the immune system's ability to fight off infections.​

Safety Advices Zidovir 50 mg Syrup

Breastfeeding

Use with Caution

Kidney

Use with Caution

Driving

Use with Caution

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Alcohol

Unsafe

Liver

Use with Caution

References

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2. Zidovudine Tablets Usp 300 Mg, Micro Labs Ltd, Product Leaflet

3. Zidovudine Oral Tablet 300 Mg, Columbiadoctors, Avaliable Form