Preguntas frecuentes sobre Zidovudine
How much does Zidovudine cost without insurance?
Without insurance or coupons, you spend as much as $176.76 on a Zidovudine prescription. However, you can reduce this Zidovudine prescription costs to $32.40 per 60, 300mg tablets. You can save money on your next and every refill after that by using a discount card from SingleCare.
How much does Zidovudine cost with insurance?
You will have to check with your pharmacist or healthcare provider to calculate your copay with insurance coverage, as costs vary by healthcare plan. With a SingleCare savings card, you can reduce your Zidovudine cost and save instantly. SingleCare could be cheaper than your insurance so compare Zidovudine prices before you buy at participating pharmacies including CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, Kroger, or Walgreens.
Does Medicare cover Zidovudine and how much does it cost?
Medicare typically covers Zidovudine. However, at the typical copay of $3-$55, SingleCare may be a less expensive option. Avoid overpaying and spend $32.40 on a Zidovudine prescription by using free Zidovudine coupons from SingleCare.
What is the brand name of Zidovudine?
Zidovudine is a generic drug that has several manufacturers such as Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Aurobindo Pharma Limited, and Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Retrovir is a brand-name drug of Zidovudine.
What is Zidovudine?
Zidovudine belongs to a class of drugs called Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Zidovudine is used with other medicines to treat HIV Aids. Zidovudine works to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so that your immune system can perform better. Doing this lowers your chance of getting HIV complications like new infections or cancer and can improve your quality of life. When Zidovudine is given to pregnant women with HIV Aids, it prevents the passing of the HIV virus to the unborn baby. Newborns with mothers infected with HIV Aids are also given Zidovudine to prevent infections.
There are several available drug forms of Zidovudine such as an injection, tablets or capsules, and an oral syrup. The oral forms of Zidovudine are usually taken by mouth two to three times a day, with or without food or as directed by your doctor. It may be necessary for pregnant women to take Zidovudine five times daily. It is recommended to take this medication with a full glass of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise. To prevent infection newborns are usually given the liquid form every six hours for six weeks after birth. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device or spoon if you are using the liquid form of this prescription drug. Use Zidovudine only as instructed by your doctor. It is not recommended to stop taking Zidovudine or change your dose unless directed to do so by your doctor as this may cause the virus to increase and become more difficult to treat. Contact your doctor or healthcare professional for additional medical advice or additional information about Zidovudine.
What are the side effects of Zidovudine?
Some but-not-all side effects of Zidovudine are headache, nausea, neutropenia, vomiting, anemia, and chills. Some common side effects are painful or difficult urination, pale skin, stomach pain, swelling or inflammation of the mouth, sore throat, and unusual tiredness or weakness.
