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Retrovir

Retrovir is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor which is a kind of drug used for HIV (anti-viral agent, antibiotic and antimicrobial).
Dr. Jeffrey Pollard
Dr. Jeffrey Pollardreviewed this
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 23 years experience
BrandsAzidothymidine, AZT, ZDV, Colamziv, Dizovin, Dozra, Mivirdo, Zidomat
Generic DrugZidovudine

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