Zidovudine, ZDV

Zidovudine (ZDV), also known as azidothymidine (AZT), is an antiretroviral medication used to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS.[5] It is generally recommended for use in combination with other antiretrovirals.[5] It may be used to prevent mother-to-child spread during birth or after a needlestick injury or other potential exposure.[5] It is sold both by itself and together as lamivudine/zidovudine and abacavir/lamivudine/zidovudine.[5]... [wikipedia]