Stavudine
Information about Stavudine
Stavudine Uses
Stavudine is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
How Stavudine works
Stavudine is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Common side effects of Stavudine
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Rash
Available Medicine for Stavudine
StahopeMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹2371 variant(s)
StadinSain Medicaments Pvt Ltd
₹45 to ₹512 variant(s)
StavexAurobindo Pharma Ltd
₹78 to ₹902 variant(s)
VirostavSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹38 to ₹432 variant(s)
StavirCipla Ltd
₹30 to ₹352 variant(s)
StagGenix Pharma Ltd
₹35 to ₹392 variant(s)
Expert advice for Stavudine
- In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
- Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- Stavudine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
- You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
- During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.