Zidovudine Alternatives Compared
| Zidovudine | Biktarvy | Descovy |
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| Zidovudine | Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Occupational Exposure, Reduction of Perinatal Transmission of HIV, HIV Infection, Nonoccupational Exposure. Zidovudine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Biktarvy is a combination tablet that contains three antiviral agents which may be used to treat HIV-1 in adults and children weighing more than 25kg (55lb). It is generally well-tolerated and the... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, HIV Infection. Descovy may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Zidovudine | More about Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | More about Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Zidovudine has an average rating of 0.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. |
Biktarvy has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 213 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Descovy has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 19 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
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View all Zidovudine prices |
View all Biktarvy prices |
View all Descovy prices |
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1 hour |
180 hours |
25.7 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 373 drugs are known to interact with Zidovudine:
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A total of 433 drugs are known to interact with Biktarvy:
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A total of 240 drugs are known to interact with Descovy:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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March 19, 1987 |
February 07, 2018 |
April 04, 2016 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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