Abbreviated name: AZT
Synonyms: 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine | Retrovir®
zidovudine is an approved drug (FDA (1987))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Zidovudine (AZT) is a nucleoside analogue reverse-transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) class antiretroviral drug. It was the first antiretroviral for HIV to be approved by the US FDA, and it is now listed in the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. Click here to access the pdf version of the WHO's 21st Essential Medicines list (2019).
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Anti-retroviral used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com |