Retrovir

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Retrovir

Retrovir (pronounced: /ˈrɛtrəˌvɪr/) is a brand name for the antiretroviral medication Zidovudine, also known as AZT.

Etymology

The term "Retrovir" is derived from the type of virus it treats, the retrovirus. The suffix "-vir" is commonly used in antiviral medications.

Definition

Retrovir is a type of antiretroviral therapy (ART) used in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS. It belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), which work by blocking a process that HIV uses to replicate itself.

Usage

Retrovir is used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs to slow the progression of HIV infection. It can also be used for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following potential HIV exposure, and for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV during pregnancy and childbirth.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Retrovir include nausea, vomiting, headache, and insomnia. Serious side effects may include anemia, neutropenia, and lactic acidosis.

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