Nukes: Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors

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411. Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)
A description of the antiretroviral drug zidovudine (Retrovir®, AZT) including dosing, side effects, and a general discussion of who should take this drug.
[Revised February 23, 2013]

412. Zalcitabine (Hivid, ddC)
A description of the antiretroviral drug ddC (Hivid) which was discontinued from manufacture and sale in February 2006.
[Revised February 24, 2013]

413. Didanosine (Videx, ddI)
A description of the antiretroviral drug ddI (Videx®) including dosing, side effects and a discussion of who should take it
[Reviewed January 19, 2013]

414. Stavudine (Zerit, d4T)
A description of the antiretroviral drug d4T (Zerit®) including dosing, side effects, and a general discussion of who should take this drug.
[Reviewed December 14, 2012]

415. Lamivudine (Epivir)
A description of the antiretroviral drug 3TC (Epivir®) including dosing, side effects, and a general discussion of who should take this drug.
[Reviewed November 15, 2012]

416. Abacavir (Ziagen)
A description of the antiretroviral drug Abacavir (Ziagen®) including dosing, side effects, and a general discussion of who should take this drug.
[Reviewed November 15, 2012]

417. Combivir (zidovudine + lamivudine)
A description of the antiretroviral medication Combivir®, a combination of zidovudine and lamivudine, including dosing, side effects, and a general discussion of who should take this drug.
[Reviewed April 7, 2013]

418. Trizivir (zidovudine + lamivudine + abacavir)
A description of the antiretrovial medication Trizivir including the doses, the side effects and a general discussion on who should take it.
[Reviewed November 14, 2012]

419. Tenofovir (Viread)
A description of the antiretroviral drug tenofovir (Viread®), including dosing, side effects, and a general discussion of who should take this drug.
[Reviewed January 20, 2013]

420. Emtricitabine (Emtriva)
A description of the antiretroviral drug (ARV) emtricitabine (Emtriva®), including dosing, side effects, and a general discussion of who should take this drug.
[Reviewed August 20, 2012]

421. Truvada (Tenofovir + Emtricitabine)
A description of the antiretroviral medication Truvada, a combination of tenofovir and emtricitabine, including dosing, side effects, and a general discussion of who should take this drug.
[Revised August 19, 2012]

422. Epzicom/Kivexa (abacavir + lamivudine)
A description of the antiretroviral medication Epzicom, a combination of abacavir and 3TC, including dosing, side effects, and a general discussion of who should take this drug.
[Reviewed November 29, 2012]

427. Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)
A description of the drug Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) including its use to fight HIV, dosing, and side effects
[Reviewed October 15, 2012]