Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Retrovir Capsule
Retrovir Capsule
| Generic name | zidovudine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI); HIV antiretroviral |
| Forms | Capsules, Tablets, Syrup/oral solution, Injection (intravenous) |
Retrovir is an antiviral medicine used to treat HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. It is not a cure for HIV but helps control the infection when used with other HIV medicines.
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