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Stavudine

Stavudine (Zerit) is an antiviral medicine used with other drugs to treat HIV-1 infection. This catalogue contains one formulation of the ingredient.

Zerit

Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) Infection

30mg · 40mg

Stavudine capsules for HIV-1 infection. It blocks the virus from copying its genetic code.

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Key points

  • Stavudine belongs to a class of antiviral medicines called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, which work by blocking a protein HIV needs to multiply.
  • The listed formulation comes as a capsule in two strengths: 30mg and 40mg.
  • Zerit is the originator brand, first developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

The ingredient stavudine is listed for HIV-1 infection and comes as a capsule. The catalogue contains one product, Zerit, supplied in 30mg and 40mg strengths. For more on managing this condition, see HIV Management.

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