DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
ZIDOVUDINE (Paeds)
(Retrovir, AZT)

Mechanism of action:

Antiretroviral



Ref: 17



Last update: 2022-11-11
Oral syrup: 10 mg/mL
Injection: 200 mg/20 mL vial
Prevention of Perinatal HIV Transmission:

Refer to the Zidovudine monograph in the Neonatal Section (Pink pages) of the BCCH Formulary
See "Prevention of Perinatal HIV Transmission" Policy on PHSA SHOP


Standard Prescription:

zidovudine __ mg {PO} {IV} Q__H (__mg/kg/dose)