|  | DescriptionGeneric Retrovir (Zidovudine) is the first approved medicine for the treatment of AIDS and infections of HIV, in combination with other medicines. Retrovir not only lessens the preexisting viruses in the body, but the reproduction of new viruses is also prevented. A woman tested positive for HIV is prescribed Retrovir during her pregnancy, as it prevents the transmission of the virus to her baby. Retrovir treats infections in babies, children, the young as well as the old. It is available in the form of tablets, capsules as well as syrups. Users can buy Retrovir online or from nearby drug stores provided all the benefits and risk factors have been discussed with their health care experts. |
|  | Uses Retrovir can be used by people infected by HIV during all the different stages.
Retrovir, in combination with other drugs, is used for treating HIV in adults and in pediatric patients.
It is prescribed during pregnancy to HIV infected women, to protect her fetus from the viral infection. |
|  | How to UseYour doctors guidelines should be followed in an exact manner for the best results.
Listed below are the instructions for the usage of Retrovir:
In case of pediatric patients, Retrovir syrup is recommended as the swallowing of pills would be difficult. The dosage in these cases depends upon the height and weight of the child.
Retrovir in the form of tablets or capsules can be recommended in cases of adults. The dosage is usually in combination with other Anti- HIV drugs and varies with every adult, considering the age and other medical factors.
The medicine can be taken on an empty stomach.
Medicine should be taken with a full glass of water. |
|  | Retrovir Side EffectsRetrovir, with other anti- HIV drugs, is used in combination for the treatment of HIV infections. It may have very rare and mostly uncommon serious side effects, which require immediate medical attention and are likely to occur in adults and pediatric patients. The following list includes some of them:
Problems in bone marrow that may lead to an increase or decrease in white blood or red blood cells. The symptoms of this are fatigue, skin paleness, throat soreness, fever and chills. Irregular functioning of bone marrow decreases the natural resistance of body to infections and also leads to unusual bleeding.
The usage of Retrovir for a longer period in very rare cases may lead to damaged muscles, including the muscles of the heart.
Severe liver problems may occur; the symptoms of which are stomach pain and discomfort, vomiting and giddiness.
Commonly seen side effects of Retrovir are tiredness, rashes, headaches, muscle and joint pain, appetite loss, trouble in digestion, breathlessness, etc.
Deposits of fat on the body.
Low Retrovir dosages should be taken by the patients having kidney problems.
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|  | Drug InteractionRetrovir in combination with other Anti-HIV drugs is used to treat HIV virus and AIDS. Retrovir interaction with certain drugs can give rise to serious side effects; hence your doctor must be made aware of all your habits (smoking, drinking or the use of drugs) as some of these may also interact with the medicine. Your health care provider should also be made aware of prescription and non prescription medicines, herbs or dietary supplements if any are being used. It is of utmost importance to consult your health care provider before you purchase Retrovir and even more important to make them aware of it in case you are on treatment for the following cases.
Medicines taken for the treatment of Tuberculosis.
If any bacterial infection being treated.
If you are on treatment for Hepatitis C.
If you are being treated for bone marrow related ailments.
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|  | OverdoseRetrovir overdose symptoms are the same as the actual Retrovir side effects, but they may just grow more serious than them. Hence immediate medical help must be called for, in the case of Retrovir overdose.
The side effects of overdose may vary according to the dosage of Retrovir and also according to the food, other medicines, etc. that are being taken with it.
The symptoms of Retrovir overdoses are giddiness, vomiting, headaches, breathlessness, pain in muscles and stomach, weakness and tiredness, disturbance in the functioning of bone marrow which may lead to bleeding and infections, disturbances in the liver, etc. |
|  | Note Do not suddenly stop taking the medicine. Even increasing or decreasing the dosage should be done with a doctor's advice.
Your pediatrician should be consulted regarding the use of Retrovir, as selective conditions apply while prescribing it for children and newborns.
Checkups to be done regularly.
Certain problems faced by all Retrovir users are upset stomach, head pain, appetite loss and disturbance of fats in the body.
Retrovir stops the virus from infecting the healthy cells of the body but it does not cure the cells which are already infected, hence HIV or AIDS is not completely cured.
Do not share the medicine and the dose should not exceed the one prescribed.
Retrovir reduces the risk of virus transmission during pregnancy, from sexual contact and contamination of blood.
If tested positive for HIV or AIDS, though being a user of Retrovir, one must always follow safe sexual contact. |
|  | Missed DoseThe missed dose should be made up for as soon as you remember it. In case it is time for the next scheduled dose however, skip the missed dose altogether instead of doubling it. Extra or double doses should be avoided. |
|  | Other UsesOther uses of Retrovir can be discussed with the pharmacist at your nearest pharmacy or drugstore when you buy Retrovir. |
|  | StorageRetrovir should be stored at room temperature, between 15 and 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Protect it from moisture. Retrovir must be kept out of the reach of children and pets. |
|  | Precaution In case of severe anemia, the dose may be required to be adjusted so consult your doctor about it.
Intake of Retrovir should be discontinued in the case of blood transfusion.
Blood count should be monitored periodically in case of patients with weak bone marrow.
Mothers infected with HIV and users of generic Retrovir are advised not to breastfeed their babies.
Selection of dose in case of an elderly patient should be done cautiously as they are at higher risk of side effects.
Doctor should be informed in case you are likely to be pregnant, or are pregnant when being treated with Retrovir. |
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