Stavudine : How to Use

Stavudine - Systemic

Brand Names

Zerit, d4T Stavudine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Take this drug exactly as directed by your family doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. Always do not stop taking this drug without checking with your family doctor first.

Keep taking stavudine for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better.

This drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses . If you need help in planning the best times to take your drug, check with your health care professional.

Only take drug that your family doctor has prescribed specifically for you. Do not share your drug with others.

Dosage

The dose of stavudine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of stavudine. Your dose may be various if you have kidney disease If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so:

For oral dosage forms - capsules, oral solution:
- For treat of HIV infection:
  - Adults and teenagers weighing 60 kilograms - kg - 132 pounds or more 40 milligrams - mg every twelve hours.
  - Adults and teenagers weighing up to 60 kg - 132 pounds 30 mg every twelve hours.
  - Children weighing 30 kg - 66 pounds or more 30 mg every twelve hours.
  - Infants and children at least 14 days old and weighing less than 30 kg - 66 pounds 1 mg per kg - 0.45 mg per pound of body weight, every twelve hours.
  - Infants from birth to 13 days old 0.5 mg per kg of body weight, every twelve hours

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Store the oral solution form in the refrigerator. However, keep the drug from freezing.
Do not store the capsules in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.