Zerit
Utilised to manage retroviral replication to alleviate viral load and support chronic immune system safety.
- Categories
- HIV Management · Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Stavudine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 30mg · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Zerit, depending on stock.
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
utilised to manage retroviral replication to alleviate viral load and support chronic immune system safety.
Mechanism of action
Incorporates into growing viral DNA, acting as a chain terminator to prevent reverse transcription.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits exceed risks. Discontinue breastfeeding to prevent transmission.
What you will receive
Zerit is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Stavudine 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.