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Zidovudine, also known as azidothymidine (AZT), is an antiretroviral drug used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. It belongs to a class of drugs called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Zidovudine works by inhibiting the enzyme reverse transcriptase, which HIV uses to convert its RNA into DNA. By blocking this process, zidovudine prevents the virus from replicating and spreading within the body.
The development of zidovudine marked a significant milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It was the first
Zidovudine is administered orally and is typically taken multiple times a day. Common side effects can include