Zerit
Stavudine capsules for HIV-1 infection. It blocks the virus from copying its genetic code.
- Categories
- HIV Management · Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Stavudine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 30mg · 40mg
This listing uses Zerit as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Zerit vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Zerit details
- Alternative names
- stavudine
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI)
- Pharmacological class
- Antiretroviral
- Contraindications
- severe peripheral neuropathy; severe pancreatitis; hypersensitivity to stavudine
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral neuropathy; lactic acid elevation; lipodystrophy
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Zidovudine; Didanosine; Ribavirin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Stavudine capsules for HIV-1 infection. It blocks the virus from copying its genetic code.
Mechanism of action
Incorporates into growing viral DNA, acting as a chain terminator to prevent reverse transcription.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits exceed risks. Discontinue breastfeeding to prevent transmission. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Zerit 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 Stavudine, 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.