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zidovudine (n)
an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow
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an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow
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Zidovudine, commonly known as AZT, is the first antiretroviral drug approved to treat HIV infection.
Zidovudine primarily targets the enzyme reverse transcriptase, which plays a crucial role in HIV replication.
Zidovudine has been shown to reduce the progression of HIV infection and prevent transmission from mother to child.
While zidovudine can be effective against HIV, it may cause side effects such as anemia, nausea, and headaches.
