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What is another name for stavudine?

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4 min read
Stavudine, an antiretroviral medication once commonly used for HIV/AIDS, is widely known by at least two other names: its brand name, Zerit, and its chemical shorthand, d4T. It was approved in the US in 1994 and became available as a generic medicine.

Is Stavudine still available? An overview of its discontinuation

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3 min read
First approved by the FDA in 1994, the antiretroviral medication Stavudine (also known as d4T) was once a key treatment for HIV. In response to the question, 'Is Stavudine still available?', the answer is no, particularly in the US and most resource-rich settings, due to severe and irreversible side effects.