ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet)
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ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet) Drug and Prescription Information
ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet)
ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet) Medication Classification
ZALCITABINE (By mouth)
ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet) Brandname
Hivid
ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet) is used for the Treatment
Zalcitabine (zal-SITE-a-been) Treats human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS ). Zalcitabine does not cure HIV or AIDS, but combinations of drugs that treat HIV infection may slow the disease process and may prolong your life.
When To Not Use ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to zalcitabine.
How Should You Use ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet)
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Proper ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet) Storage
Store ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking cimetidine (Tagamet®), probenecid (Benemid®), antacids (such as Maalox®, Mylanta®, Di-Gel®), didanosine (Videx®), disulfiram (Antabuse®), gold, cisplatin (Platinol®), vincristine (Oncovin®), phenytoin (Dilantin®), or medicine to treat infections.
ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney or liver disease, or a history of pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas), heart failure, or alcohol abuse.
- You should not breastfeed if you have HIV or AIDS, because you may give the infection to your baby through your breast milk.
- Zalcitabine may cause nerve damage. If you have any numbness, tingling, burning, or pain in the hands or feet, call your doctor right away.
- This nerve damage may occur more often in patients who have had the problem before, or in patients who have diabetes or have lost weight. Taking other medicines such as isoniazid, some types of sulfa drugs, Dilantin®, and cancer medicines can increase the chance of nerve damage.
- Zalcitabine will not keep you from giving HIV to your partner during sex. Make sure you understand and practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles with anyone else.
ZALCITABINE (Oral) (Tablet) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
- Numbness, tingling, burning or pain in the hands or feet
- Seizures
- Severe stomach pain with nausea or vomiting
- Unexplained fever, chills, or sore throat
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
- Yellow skin or eyes If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Confusion, memory loss, depressed mood
- Diarrhea
- Joint or muscle pain
- Loss of appetite
- Mouth sores
- Tiredness, headache
