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Brand Names: Retrovir
See also: Kivexa

What is Zidovudine (AZT, ZDV, Azidothymidine)? This was the first drug approved for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. It may be used in combination with other drugs. Read more...Click to read more below


Reasons Taken

14 patients in the community are taking or have taken Zidovudine (AZT, ZDV, Azidothymidine).

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Treat my HIV 14 100%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Zidovudine (AZT, ZDV, Azidothymidine).

  0 mg day 300 mg day 600 mg day
  4 Number of Patients: 4 4 Number of Patients: 4 3 Number of Patients: 3  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Zidovudine (AZT, ZDV, Azidothymidine) or how long patients were taking Zidovudine (AZT, ZDV, Azidothymidine) before stopping.

Currently taking Zidovudine (AZT, ZDV, Azidothymidine)

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
0
2
4

Stopped taking Zidovudine (AZT, ZDV, Azidothymidine)

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
0
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Zidovudine (AZT, ZDV, Azidothymidine) (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe 2 100% Side effects too severe: 100%


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