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Overview
ZALCITABINE is a Schedule H drug.Zalcitabine is a nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NARTI), prescribed for HIV infection. It works by blocking the growth of HIV.
Usage
ZALCITABINE is generally used to treat: Human Immunodeficiency VirusFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
ZALCITABINE is generally taken Before Food.Route of Administration: Oral
Precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients withCommon Side-Effects
ZALCITABINE : Diarrhoea, Depression, Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Convulsions, Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Nausea, ConstipationRare Side-Effects
ZALCITABINE : Skin Rash, Hives, Fever, Arms Joint Pain, Body ItchingDisease Interactions
ZALCITABINE can interfere with: Congestive Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Bone Marrow Suppression, Alcoholism, Acute Liver Failure, Hyperlipidemia, Pancreatitis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
ZALCITABINE is categorized as: NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NRTIS) / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVESStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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