Last update Dec. 21, 2022
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Zidovudine (ZDV / AZT) is also known as
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Antiretroviral. It is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), structurally related to thymidine, with anti-HIV activity. Oral administration in two daily doses. Intravenous presentation is also possible.
It is excreted in breastmilk in clinically insignificant amounts. (Ramírez 2018, Corbett 2014, Shapiro 2013 y 2005, Palombi 2012, Mirochnick 2009, Giuliano 2007)
Non-severe anemia and neutropenia may occur in the first months of life in infants whose mothers took it. (Dryden 2011, Bae 2008).
Except in one case (Shapiro 2005), the plasma levels of these infants were undetectable (Corbett 2014, Shapiro 2013, Palombi 2012, Mirochnick 2009) or very low. (Palombi 2012)
During breastfeeding, other HIV/AIDS treatments are preferable.(Panel 2022, WHO 2016)
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