Stavudine

Overview

Stavudine is an antiviral agent. Stavudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Stavudine is used in patients with AIDS for whom ZIDOVUDINE is inappropriate. Stavudine is either used alone or in combination with other antiretroviral agents in the treatment of HIV infection.

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Stavudine's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

30 mg30 (30)12 hourlyPOPreferably at least 1 hr before food.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Stavudine is available.

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Stavudine is available.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Stavudine

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Manufacturers of Stavudine in Pakistan

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