Drug reference
zidovudine
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Drug class
Anti Virals (Antiretroviral)
Mechanism of action
Inhibits thymidine kinase, Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI), Use with 3TC inhibits resistance
Common side effects
- Anorexia
- Anemia
- Fever
- Granulocytopenia
- Diarrhea
Known interactions (1)
- ganciclovir + zidovudine Major
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is zidovudine?
zidovudine belongs to: Anti Virals.
How does zidovudine work?
Inhibits thymidine kinase, Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI), Use with 3TC inhibits resistance
What are the common side effects of zidovudine?
Anorexia, Anemia, Fever, Granulocytopenia, Diarrhea
Which drugs interact with zidovudine?
ganciclovir
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