Retrovir
Zidovudine tablets for HIV infection. They block the virus from copying its genetic material.
- Category
- HIV Management
- Active ingredient
- Zidovudine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg · 300mg
This listing uses Retrovir as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Zidovudine tablets for HIV infection. They block the virus from copying its genetic material.
Mechanism of action
Incorporates into viral DNA, acting as a chain terminator to prevent reverse transcriptase from completing viral replication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Retrovir is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Zidovudine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.