Zerit [Stavudine] is a drug that is used for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This medication is not a cure for the diseases. It is meant for stopping the multiplication of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cells in the body. This medication is an antiviral and may be prescribed for other purposes also.
How to use
Zerit [Stavudine] is available in tablet and liquid form. The doctor’s instructions should be followed as to the form of the drug to be taken and the dosage. The tablet should be administered along with a glass of water on an empty stomach or after a meal. If the liquid is being taken, the bottle should be shaken well before use. A medicine cup or a measuring spoon should be used in order to get the dose amount right.
Zerit [Stavudine] is generally prescribed with other drugs to counter HIV and AIDS. All the drugs should be used as directed to derive the maximum benefit. Change of dose or schedule should not occur without consultation with a doctor. Every HIV patient should be kept under the care of a doctor. Blood tests should be done regularly when treatment is going on to check whether the drug is working. Liver tests are also to be done. All appointments with the doctor should be kept.
Side Effects
Zerit [Stavudine] may cause side effects in patients. Common side effects of this drug are as follows:
Diarrhea
Headache
Muscle pain
Change in location or shape of fat in the body
Mild skin rash
Zerit [Stavudine] may also cause serious side effects such as follows. In such cases, the doctor should be called for immediately.
Nausea, low fever, vomiting, dark urine, jaundice, dark stools
Muscle weakness and pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, trouble in breathing, uneven heartbeat, numbness, weakness , tiredness
Pancreatitis
High levels of blood sugar
Peripheral neuropathy
Fever, flu symptoms, chills, sore throat, easy bruising and bleeding, unusual weakness, mouth sores.
Drug Interaction
Zerit [Stavudine] may cause drug interactions when administered in combination with certain other drugs. Special caution should be maintained in case of the following:
Zerit [Stavudine] is used in the treatment of HIV and AIDS in children and adults. It is not a cure to the dreaded disease, but acts as a prevention of the viral cells from multiplying in the patient’s body.
Storage
Zerit [Stavudine] should be stored out of reach of children and pets.
Precaution
Zerit [Stavudine] may cause life-threatening conditions of the liver and pancreas.
The doctor should be aware the patient has any of the following conditions before prescribing this drug:
kidney disease
pancreatitis
liver disease
Patient has a history of using another drug similar to Stavudine, for instance, abacavir (Ziagen), lamivudine (Epivir), zalcitabine (Hivid), zidovudine (Retrovir), didanosine (Videx) or tenofovir (Viread).
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