Zerit (Stavudine) - Summary

ZERIT SUMMARY

ZERIT^®(stavudine)
ZERIT^® (stavudine) Capsules
ZERIT^® (stavudine) for Oral Solution

ZERIT® is the brand name for stavudine (d4T), a synthetic thymidine nucleoside analogue, active against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

ZERIT (stavudine), in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.

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Media Articles Related to Zerit (Stavudine)

Synthetic Agents Related To Active Ingredient In Marijuana Weaken HIV Infection
Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today [2013.05.04]
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is notorious for hiding within certain types of cells, where it reproduces at a slowed rate and eventually gives rise to chronic inflammation, despite drug therapy...

Baby "Cured" of HIV Infection
Source: MedicineNet Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV, AIDS) Specialty [2013.04.03]
Title: Baby "Cured" of HIV Infection
Category: Doctor's & Expert's views on Symptoms
Created: 4/3/2013 6:12:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/3/2013 6:12:53 PM

Everyone Aged 15 To 65 Should Receive HIV Testing, New Guidelines Say
Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today [2013.04.30]
Clinicians are now recommended to screen all patients aged 15 to 65, and other teens or older adults who are at an elevated risk for HIV infection, according to new guidelines released today. The guidelines were part of the final recommendation statement on screening for HIV by the U.S...

Latest HIV Vaccine Fails In The US, Government Stops Study
Source: HIV / AIDS News From Medical News Today [2013.04.26]
A study testing the latest experimental HIV vaccine has been stopped after an independent review board found that it did not prevent HIV infection and did not decrease the amount of HIV in the blood. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, announced that they will stop giving doses of this experimental vaccine...

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Published Studies Related to Zerit (Stavudine)

Pharmacokinetics of generic and trade formulations of lamivudine, stavudine and nevirapine in HIV-infected Malawian children. [2010]
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of lamivudine (3TC), stavudine (d4T) and nevirapine (NVP) in HIV-infected Malawian children receiving quartered tablet multiples of Triomune 40 (generic tablet [GT]) compared with individual generic liquid (GL) and trade liquid (TL)... CONCLUSIONS: Quartered multiples of Triomune 40 are appropriate for children 18-<22 kg and 28-<32 kg in weight; however, alternative formulations are suggested in children weighing 8-<12 kg.

Changes in body composition with ritonavir-boosted and unboosted atazanavir treatment in combination with Lamivudine and Stavudine: a 96-week randomized, controlled study. [2009.05.01]
This 96-week, open-label, randomized study assessed changes in body composition in treatment-naive patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 who were treated with either atazanavir or ritonavir-boosted atazanavir, in combination with stavudine and lamivudine.

A single-dose, randomized, open-label, two-period crossover bioequivalence study comparing a fixed-dose pediatric combination of lamivudine and stavudine tablet for oral suspension with individual liquid formulations in healthy adult male volunteers. [2009]
Lamivudine (CAS 134678-17-4) is a synthetic nucleoside analogue with activity against HIV-1 and HBV.

Bioequivalence study of two fixed dose combination tablet formulations of lopinavir and ritonavir in healthy volunteers. [2009]
The study was designed to compare the rate and extent of absorption of two fixed dose combination tablet formulations of lopinavir (CAS 192725-17-0) and ritonavir (CAS 155213-67-5). This bioequivalence study was conducted using a standard preparation as reference and a generic alternative as test in 72 adult healthy volunteers within 18-45 years of age who received a single dose of the test or reference product under fasting conditions...

The influence of lamivudine, stavudine and nevirapine on the pharmacokinetics of chlorpropamide in human subjects. [2008.07]
Diabetic patients tend to be prone to infections, and multiple drug therapy cannot be ruled out in the management of diabetes. The effect of three routinely prescribed antiretroviral (ARV) drugs on the pharmacokinetic profile of an antidiabetic drug, chlorpropamide, was investigated in 18 human subjects, who had recently been diagnosed positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection...

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Clinical Trials Related to Zerit (Stavudine)

Evaluation of Viral Efficacy and Safety of a Reduced Dose of Stavudine (d4T): THE PHOENIX STUDY [Active, not recruiting]
Lipodystrophie, peripheral neuropathy and mitochondrial toxicity has been associated to stavudine at standard doses The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of reduced doses of stavudine (30 mg b. i.d.) in HIV patients with controlled viral load and body weight > 60 kg, receiving an antiretroviral therapy containing stavudine 40 mg b. i.d.

Comparison of Stavudine Used Alone or in Combination With Didanosine in HIV-Infected Children [Completed]
To evaluate the safety and determine the pharmacokinetic disposition of stavudine (d4T) alone and in combination with didanosine (ddI), and whether concurrent administration alters the disposition of either drug. To compare d4T versus d4T plus ddI with respect to short and long term changes from baseline in plasma HIV RNA concentrations. To determine the relationship, if any, between drug exposure and viral burden.

In a pilot study of d4T and ddI given to eight children with advanced HIV for 24 weeks, the three children with baseline counts greater than 50 cells/micro liter experienced a 20% increase in their CD4+ lymphocyte counts. Based on these results, controlled trials of the same regimen for children with less advanced HIV disease should be undertaken.

The Safety and Effectiveness of Nevirapine Plus Nelfinavir in HIV-1 Infected Patients Who Have Taken Stavudine [Completed]
To determine the potential effects of 28 days of nevirapine treatment on the steady-state pharmacokinetics of nelfinavir and of stavudine (d4T), and to further evaluate the pharmacokinetics of nevirapine in combination with nelfinavir, and d4T compared to the historical controls treated with nevirapine but without nelfinavir or d4T. To determine the efficacy of long-term combination therapy of nevirapine, nelfinavir and d4T on viral load in patients who are non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and protease inhibitor naive, and have <= 6 months prior d4T exposure at the time of screening.

Effectiveness and Safety of Epivir/Ziagen/Zerit (3TC/ABC/d4T) Versus Epivir/Ziagen/Sustiva (3TC/ABC/EFV) Versus Epivir/Ziagen/Agenerase/Norvir (3TC/ABC/APV/RTV) in HIV Patients Who Have Never Received Treatment [Active, not recruiting]
The purpose of this study is to see how effective and safe it is to give 1 of the 3 following treatments to patients who may not have received anti-HIV treatment: 1) lamivudine (3TC)/abacavir (ABC)/stavudine (d4T); 2) 3TC/ABC/efavirenz (EFV); or 3) 3TC/ABC/amprenavir (APV)/ritonavir (RTV).

A Pilot Study to Compare the Antiviral and Immunologic Effects of Stavudine ( d4T ) Versus Placebo in Subjects With Evidence of Recent HIV Infection. [Completed]
To compare the antiviral effect of stavudine ( d4T ) versus placebo in patients with evidence of recent HIV infection.

Also, to compare the immunologic effects and effects on quality of life of d4T in these patients.

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Reports of Suspected Zerit (Stavudine) Side Effects

Lipodystrophy Acquired (11),  Diarrhoea (10),  Depression (7),  Rash (7),  Hepatic Function Abnormal (6),  Immune Reconstitution Syndrome (6),  Lipohypertrophy (6),  Hyperlipidaemia (6),  Platelet Count Decreased (6),  Eczema (5), more >>