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The drug AZT is used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS infection. The drug is the first U.S government approved treatment for HIV treatment. The drug is prescribed under the name Retrovir.
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Which drugs are used to treat AIDS?
These are a few examples of Antiretroviral medications being used to treat HIV:Zidovudine (AZT)Didanosine (DDI)Lamivudine (3TC)Stavudine (D4T)Viramune
Can aids can be prevented with a new vaccine called azt?
AZT is a medicine used to treat HIV. It is not a vaccine. Sometimes HIV drugs can be used before exposure to the virus and reduce the risk of infection. AZT is commonly used by HIV-positive women during pregnancy to prevent passing HIV to their babies. The new born babies also use a small dose of AZT afterwards as an additional protection. The best way for women to use AZT in this way is in a combination with at least two other HIV drugs.
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