Viro Z 300mg Zidovudine Tablet

Viro Z 300mg Tablet Description:

Viro Z 300mg Tablet prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.

Uses:

Viro Z 300mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection.

Side Effects:

Fatigue, Headache, Decreased appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Muscle pain.

Dosage:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Viro Z 300mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FAQs

Is Viro z an antibiotic?
No, Viro z is not an antibiotic; it belongs to a class of drugs called antiretrovirals

Is Viro z a prodrug?
Yes, Viro z is a prodrug and must be activated (by phosphorylation in lymphocytes) in the body to exert its antiviral action

Is zidovudine a protease inhibitor?
No, zidovudine is not a protease inhibitor; it is a nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor

How does Viro z work?
Viro z belongs to a group of medications called nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), also known as antiretrovirals. Viro z does not cure HIV infection; it reduces the amount of viruses in the body by inhibiting the chemical (viral reverse transcriptase) which is essential for the virus to grow. Further, Viro z also increases some white blood cells (CD4 cells) of the body that are important in fighting infections.