Zidovudine (Retrovir)

Alternate Name: Retrovir

Description: Retrovir is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) drug prescribed for the treatment of patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Zidovudine is the generic version of Retrovir. Retrovir costs around $330 for a supply of 120, 100 mg capsules, but luckily there are ways to save money. You can use our LowerMyRx Retrovir savings card to save significantly on the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiretroviral Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 300 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including hepatitis C), blood and bone marrow problems (including anemia), obesity (overweight), or muscle problems. Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk. This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe muscle weakness when used for a long timeLactic acidosis (too much lactic acid in the blood)Liver problems This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking HIV medicines. This could cause a hidden infection in your body to become active. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. If you stop taking this medicine or do not take it as prescribed, you may spread HIV to others. Do not reuse or share needles, or other items, that may have blood or body fluids on them. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how zidovudine works. Tell your doctor if you are using dapsone, doxorubicin, fluconazole, flucytosine, ganciclovir, interferon alfa, pyrazinamide, ribavirin, stavudine, valproic acid, or medicine that weakens the immune system., Tell your doctor about all other HIV medicines you are using, especially stavudine (Zerit®)., This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV to your partner during sex. Make sure you understand and practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles with anyone., Do not breastfeed if you have HIV or AIDS. The infection may be given to your baby through your breast milk.