STAVUDINE

Overview

STAVUDINE is a Schedule H drug.
Stavudine is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Stavudine is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Usage

STAVUDINE is generally used to treat: AIDS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 3month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, sugar, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Monitor patients for development of peripheral neuropathy. Redistribution/accumulation of body fat including central obesity may occur. Avoid excess dosage. Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of pancreas or liver damage.

Common Side-Effects

STAVUDINE : Diarrhoea, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

STAVUDINE : Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Paralysis, Weight Loss (unintentional), Fatigue (tiredness), Fever, Chills, Difficulty Breathing, Cough, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness, Irregular Heartbeat, Slurred Speech

Rare Side-Effects

STAVUDINE : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Dizziness

Disease Interactions

STAVUDINE can interfere with: Bone Marrow Suppression, Alcoholism, Acute Liver Failure, Pancreatitis, Hyperlipidemia, Peripheral Neuropathy, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

STAVUDINE is categorized as: NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS (NRTIS) / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with STAVUDINE as Ingredient

EMDUO 150MG/30MG TABLAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
EMDUO 150MG/40MG TABLAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 40.0 MG
EMDUO E 150MG/30MG KITLAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
EMDUO E 40MG/150MG/600MG KITEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 40.0 MG
EMDUO JUNIOR 150MG/30MG TABLAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
EMDUO N 150MG/30MG/200MG KITNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
EMTRI 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
EMTRI 150MG/40MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 40.0 MG
EMTRI 40MG/10MG/70MG ORAL SUSPNEVIRAPINE 70.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 40.0 MG, STAVUDINE 10.0 MG
EMTRI JUNIOR 40MG/10MG/70MG TABNEVIRAPINE 70.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 40.0 MG, STAVUDINE 10.0 MG
EMTRI TABLAMIVUDINE 40.0 MG, NEVIRAPINE , STAVUDINE
LAMISTAR 150MG/30MG TABLAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
LAMIVIR S 150MG/30MG TABLAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
LAMIVIR S 150MG/40MG TABLAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 40.0 MG
LAMIVIR S 150MG/60MG TABLAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 60.0 MG
LAMOSTAD 150MG/30MG TABLAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
LAMOSTAD 150MG/40MG TABLAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 40.0 MG
LAMOSTAD TABLAMIVUDINE 30.0 MG, STAVUDINE
NEVILAST 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
NEVILAST BABY 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
NEVILAST JUNIOR 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
STAHOPE 40MG TABSTAVUDINE 40.0 MG
STAVEX LN 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
STAVIR 30MG CAPSTAVUDINE 30.0 MG
STAVIR 40MG CAPSTAVUDINE 40.0 MG
TRIOMUNE 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
TRIOMUNE 150MG/40MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 40.0 MG
TRIOMUNE JUNIOR 60MG/12MG/100MG TABNEVIRAPINE 100.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 60.0 MG, STAVUDINE 12.0 MG
VIROLANS 100MG/30MG/200MG TAB DTNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 100.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
VIROLANS 150MG/30MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG
VIROLANS 150MG/40MG/200MG TABNEVIRAPINE 200.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 40.0 MG
VIROLIS E 30MG/150MG/600MG TABEFAVIRENZ 600.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 150.0 MG, STAVUDINE 30.0 MG