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USES: This medication inhibits the replication of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) that have advanced HIV infection. This medication is not a cure and has not been shown to reduce the frequency of HIV related illness.
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How To Use |
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Missed Dose |
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HIVID
Uses
This medication inhibits the replication of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) that have advanced HIV infection. This medication is not a cure and has not been shown to reduce the frequency of HIV related illness.
Notes
- Blood tests should be done routinely to monitor for anemia and to ensure it is working properly.
- This medication is very potent and should not be shared.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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Resumen sobre medicamentos: Hivid |
제품명, 히비드정(Hivid) |
Hivid 0.75 |
How To Use
- Take this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribed along with zidovudine.
Side Effects
- This medication may cause stomach upset, mouth sores, diarrhea, rash, headache, fatigue or fever during the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these symptoms persist, or become severe, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you experience numbness, tingling, a burning or shooting pain of the extremities, severe stomach pain or heartburn, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, skin rash, pain in swallowing, fast or difficult breathing, dark urine, yellowing of eyes or skin or muscle aches.
- This medication can affect the blood causing severe anemia and decreased blood cell counts requiring blood transfusion.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or breathing trouble.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of pancreatic disease, peripheral neuropathy (tingling of the hands or feet); heart, liver or kidney disease; any major infection, injury or surgery; alcohol usage and of any allergies.
- Avoid alcohol.
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if zalcitabine is excreted into breast milk.
- Avoid breast-feeding in order to protect the newborn from possible HIV tranmission.
Missed Dose
- If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
- If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of chloramphenicol, cisplatin, dapsone, disulfiram, ethionamide, glutethimide, gold, hydralazine, iodoquinol, phenytoin, ribavirin, nitrofurantoin, isoniazid, metronidazole and vincristine.
- Food decreases the absorption of this drug.
- Follow your doctor's instructions with regard to eating and taking this drug.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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