d4T, stavudine (known as Zerit)

Generic name: d4T, stavudine

Brand names: Zerit

Class: NRTIs (Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors)

Side-effects:

Common: Lipoatrophy, peripheral neuropathy, nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, heartburn, dizziness, tiredness, rash, itching
Rare: Pancreatitis, lactic acidosis

Dosage:

People over 60kg: 40mg twice a day
People under 60kg: 30mg twice a day

Notes:

Take with or without food.

This article was last reviewed on 19/12/2011 by T. Kelaart.

Date due for the next review: 30/9/2014.

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