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Zidovudine

Zidovudine is an antiretroviral ingredient found in two tablets, Combivir and Retrovir, both listed for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. It is taken as part of a combination regimen to suppress the virus.

Combivir

Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) Infection

150mg + 300mg

A lamivudine and zidovudine tablet for HIV-1 infection. Both ingredients mimic natural building blocks of viral DNA, causing the chain to stop growing.

From$1.81/ tabletView

Retrovir

Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) Infection

100mg · 300mg

Zidovudine tablets for HIV infection. They block the virus from copying its genetic material.

From$0.73/ tabletView

Key points

  • Zidovudine is a nucleoside analogue that blocks an enzyme HIV needs to copy itself.
  • Combivir pairs zidovudine with lamivudine in a single tablet; Retrovir contains zidovudine on its own.
  • Both brands come from ViiV Healthcare and are supplied as tablets.

Zidovudine is available in Combivir as a 150mg plus 300mg tablet, while Retrovir is supplied in 100mg and 300mg strengths. Both are listed under the HIV Management category.

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