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An Overview of Retrovir (Zidovudine, AZT)zye-DOE-vyoo-deen Brand Name: Retrovir Other Name(s): AZT, Azidothymidine, ZDV Drug Class: Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors What is zidovudine? Zidovudine is a type of medicine called a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). It works by disrupting one of the early steps in the HIV life cycle, called reverse transcription. During normal reverse transcription, HIV's reverse transcriptase enzyme (a type...
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generics or just brand names.Hi Dr. Young,I applaud you for all the great answers you provide to this site. We are all soooo grateful! Keep doing the great work!I am new to the process, and was writing to inquire whether or not generics are sold that are more affordable in...Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.
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In the US, there are no generic forms of HIV medications. In some countries, generic HIV medications are available, manufactured in the foreign location. BY...
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Generic AtriplaI recently ordered the generic form of Atripla from Canada. I checked the ingredients and it is the same as the name brand. Are there additional side effects in taking the generic over the name brand...Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.
Stanford University, School of Medicine
There shouldn't be any difference, but I have no experience with generics....
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Ineffective Generic AZT (w/correction)Whose job is it to ensure that generics are effective?I recently switched from brand-name AZT to generic AZT ina regimen that worked for me for about a decade (AZT+ABC).When viral load reached 1,500 and a genotype assay showedlots of TAMs for nearly...Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.
Stanford University, School of Medicine
Lots of issues and questions to tackle, but the answers are not readily apparent....
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Question on generic drugs in the USAI just had a prescription for videx ec filled and was very surprised to find that my prescription was filled with a generic drug (didasone). I did question it and the pharmacist pointed out to me that on the rx bottle it is stated that it is a...Response from David Wohl, M.D.
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
It is so. Generic HIV medications are here. Check out http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/other/didanosine.aspAZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) is next.DW...
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GENERIC DRUGS FROM INDIA ???
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
If you allow my advice, stop giving richness to multinational enterprises, and buy generic Viagra. Some time ago I found this pharmacy from India with cheap prices and $10 shipping worldwide.Health and long life :) http://www.generictabs.com/ Read more » Free Hiv meds(generic) in Malaysia and Thailand?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Does anyone knows what types of drug are available over there? I've done some googling and apparently both Malaysia as well Thailand are dispensing Hiv medications for free over there (generic).
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Kind of dumb question about test names
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
I know I should know this, but with the stress I've been feeling, and all the different test names - are some of them called by different names or short/long names? I mean, I've run across (at least as far as viral):NAT p24 PCR RNA DNA bDNA Then, there's... Read more » Stealing names
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Again paper cut guy has stolen names, this time posting under my name twiceunder the post Thank You JAnonymous. Guys I think he is trying to create chaos before he is made to leave this board. Julie has said a post was made under her name that was...
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