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Zidovudine

Zidovudine is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

$0 with active Tab membership Oral Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]

What it's used for

Zidovudine tablets are used in combination with other antiretroviral agents to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection and to prevent maternal-fetal HIV-1 transmission.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

For HIV-1 treatment in adults, the recommended oral dosage is 300 mg twice daily with other antiretrovirals, while pediatric dosage is based on body weight.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Boxed warning / key safety info

Zidovudine has been associated with hematologic toxicity such as neutropenia and severe anemia, particularly in patients with advanced HIV-1 disease, as well as symptomatic myopathy with prolonged use.

Common side effects

Reported adverse reactions include blood disorders like neutropenia and anemia, symptomatic myopathy, lactic acidosis with severe hepatomegaly, and hepatic decompensation.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Zidovudine 100mg CapsuleZidovudine 10mg/mL Syrup

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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