Retrovir (Zidovudine Syrup) and Temozolomide Intravenous

• Generic Name: zidovudine
• Dosage Forms: capsules. injection and syrup
• Other Brand Names: Retrovir

• It is used to treat HIV infection.
• It is used to keep the HIV infection from passing from the mother to the newborn during delivery. The newborn will also be given Retrovir (zidovudine syrup) after birth.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: temozolomide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Temodar

Temozolomide injection is used to treat specific types of brain cancer (eg, glioblastoma multiforme, anaplastic astrocytoma) in patients whose tumors have returned or whose tumors have just been diagnosed. It belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastics (cancer medicines).

Temozolomide interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are then destroyed by the body. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by temozolomide injection, other side effects may occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Some side effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used.

Before you begin treatment with temozolomide injection, you and your doctor should talk about the benefits temozolomide will do as well as the risks of using it.

Temozolomide is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.