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zidovudine · Medicine question

Who should prescribe zidovudine (Retrovir 100 mg/10 ml oral solution)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Zidovudine (Retrovir 100 mg/10 ml oral solution) should be prescribed by physicians experienced in treating HIV infection.

Sources for this answer

Retrovir 100 mg/10 ml, oral solutionViiV Healthcare UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 30Document updated 15 October 2024

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