This flashcard mentions two special uses for zidovudine (ZDV): general prophylaxis and its use during pregnancy to reduce the risk of fetal HIV transmission.
Cette flashcard mentionne deux utilisations spéciales de la zidovudine (ZDV) : la prophylaxie générale et son utilisation pendant la grossesse pour réduire le risque de transmission fœtale du VIH.
| Front | HIV therapy NRTIs MOA: Competitively inhibit nucleotide binding to reverse transcriptase and terminate the DNA chain (lack a 3′ OH group). Zidovudine has 2 special uses |
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| Back | ZDV can be used for general prophylaxis and during pregnancy to decrease risk of fetal transmission. |
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