Retrovir

Retrovir is a medication used in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS. It is generally recommended for use with other antiretrovirals. It may be used for prevention after a needlestick injury or other potential exposure. It is sold both by itself and in combination as AZT/3TC. It is taken by mouth.

Medical uses[edit | edit source]

Retrovir is used together with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Retrovir is given to HIV-positive pregnant women to reduce the chance of passing the infection to the baby. Retrovir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Side effects[edit | edit source]

Common side effects include headaches, fever, and nausea. Serious side effects include high blood lactate levels and enlargement of the liver. Greater care is required in those with poor kidney function. It is unclear if use during pregnancy is safe for the baby. Retrovir is of the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) class.

History[edit | edit source]

Retrovir was first approved for use in the United States in 1987. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system. The wholesale cost in the developing world is about 5.07 USD per month. In the United States, as of 2015, the wholesale cost is about 40.96 USD per month.

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External links[edit | edit source]

Retrovir from Drugs.com

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