| Parent Drug Name | Name of Impurity | Catalogue No. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zidovudine | Zidovudine EP Impurity A | VL282005 | View CAS 3056-17-5 |
| Zidovudine | Zidovudine EP Impurity B | VL282001 | View CAS 25526-94-7 |
| Zidovudine | Zidovudine EP Impurity C | VL282002 | View CAS 65-71-4 |
| Zidovudine | Zidovudine EP Impurity D | VL282008 | View CAS 76-84-6 |
| Zidovudine | Zidovudine EP Impurity G | VL282006 | View CAS 148665-49-0 |
| Zidovudine | Zidovudine EP Impurity J | VL282004 | View CAS 29706-84-1 |
| Zidovudine | Zidovudine EP Impurity K | VL282007 | View |
Zidovudine Related Compound
Retrovir (zidovudine) is an antiviral drug used to treat HIV, which causes AIDS (AIDS). Retrovir is also administered to pregnant women to prevent HIV transmission to their children.
References
- “Zidovudine Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing – WebMD.” Webmd.com, 2023, www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-4386/zidovudine-oral/details#:~:text=Zidovudine%20belongs%20to%20a%20class,prevent%20infection%20in%20the%20newborns. Accessed 28 Feb. 2023.
- “Retrovir (Zidovudine): Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Warning.” RxList, RxList, 26 Apr. 2022, www.rxlist.com/retrovir-drug.htm. Accessed 28 Feb. 2023.
FAQ
What is the mechanism of action of Retrovir?
ZDV-TP inhibits reverse transcriptase (RT) via DNA chain termination upon inclusion of the nucleotide analog. ZDV-TP is a mild inhibitor of cellular DNA polymerases and has been found to be integrated into the DNA of cultured cells.
What type of drug is zidovudine?
Zidovudine is a medication of a family known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Zidovudine is given to pregnant women to prevent HIV infection from being passed on to their unborn children. This medicine is also used to prevent HIV infection in infants delivered to HIV-infected moms.
What is the therapeutic class for Retrovir?
Retrovir belongs to the HIV, NRTIs class of medicines.
