ZIDOVUDINE

(Retrovir, AZT)

Standard Prescription

zidovudine __ mg {PO} {IV} Q__H (__mg/kg/dose)

Dosages

Prevention of Perinatal HIV Transmission:

Refer to the Zidovudine monograph in the Neonatal Section (Pink pages) of the BCCH Formulary

Mechanism of Action

Antiretroviral

Forms Supplied

Oral syrup: 10 mg/mL
Injection: 200 mg/20 mL vial

Comments

See "Prevention of Perinatal HIV Transmission" Policy on PHSA SHOP

References

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Last Edited

2022-11-11 19:34:36