Retrovir
Developed to mitigate retroviral progression to support CD4 cell count and target viral DNA polymerase.
- Category
- HIV Management
- Active ingredient
- Zidovudine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg · 300mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Retrovir, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Retrovir vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Retrovir details
- Alternative names
- zidovudine
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI)
- Pharmacological class
- NRTI
- Known off-label uses
- post-exposure prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- severe bone marrow suppression; hypersensitivity to zidovudine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- anaemia; leukopenia; myopathy
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- ViiV Healthcare
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ribavirin; Ganciclovir; Methotrexate
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe bone marrow suppression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate retroviral progression to support CD4 cell count and target viral DNA polymerase.
Mechanism of action
Incorporates into viral DNA, acting as a chain terminator to prevent reverse transcriptase from completing viral replication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Deemed safe and vital to prevent mother-to-child transmission. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Retrovir is the originator brand name, made by ViiV Healthcare. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with ViiV Healthcare.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Zidovudine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.