Stavudine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Zerit, d4T
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is very important that your doctor check your progress at
regular visits
.
Do not take any other medicines without checking with
your doctor first
. To do so may increase the chance of side effects
from stavudine.
HIV may be acquired from or spread to other people through infected body
fluids, including blood, vaginal fluid, or semen. If you
are infected, it is best to avoid any sexual activity involving an exchange
of body fluids with other people. If you do have sex, always wear (or have
your partner wear) a condom (�rubber�)
. Only use condoms
made of latex, and use them every time you have vaginal,
anal, or oral sex
. The use of a spermicide (such as nonoxynol-9) may
also help prevent transmission of HIV if it is not irritating to the vagina,
rectum, or mouth. Spermicides have been shown to kill HIV in lab tests. Do
not use oil-based jelly, cold cream, baby oil, or shortening as a lubricant - these
products can cause the condom to break. Lubricants without oil, such as K-Y Jelly
, are recommended. Women may wish to carry their
own condoms. Birth control pills and diaphragms will help protect against
pregnancy, but they will not prevent someone from giving or getting the AIDS
virus. If you inject drugs
, get help to stop.
Do not share needles or equipment with anyone
.
In some cities, more than half of the drug users are infected, and sharing
even 1 needle or syringe can spread the virus. If you have any questions about
this, check with your health care professional.
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