Zidovudine(齐多夫定)
Monoisotopic: 267.096753929
A dideoxynucleoside compound in which the 3'-hydroxy group on the sugar moiety has been replaced by an azido group. This modification prevents the formation of phosphodiester linkages which are needed for the completion of nucleic acid chains. The compound is a potent inhibitor of HIV replication, acting as a chain-terminator of viral DNA during reverse transcription. It improves immunologic function, partially reverses the HIV-induced neurological dysfunction, and improves certain other clinical abnormalities associated with AIDS. Its principal toxic effect is dose-dependent suppression of bone marrow, resulting in anemia and leukopenia. [PubChem]
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Type | small molecule |
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Indication | Used in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunovirus (HIV) infections. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pharmacodynamics | Zidovudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) with activity against Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1). Zidovudine is phosphorylated to active metabolites that compete for incorporation into viral DNA. They inhibit the HIV reverse transcriptase enzyme competitively and act as a chain terminator of DNA synthesis. The lack of a 3'-OH group in the incorporated nucleoside analogue prevents the formation of the 5' to 3' phosphodiester linkage essential for DNA chain elongation, and therefore, the viral DNA growth is terminated. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mechanism of action | Zidovudine, a structural analog of thymidine, is a prodrug that must be phosphorylated to its active 5′-triphosphate metabolite, zidovudine triphosphate (ZDV-TP). It inhibits the activity of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) via DNA chain termination after incorporation of the nucleotide analogue. It competes with the natural substrate dGTP and incorporates itself into viral DNA. It is also a weak inhibitor of cellular DNA polymerase α and γ. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Absorption | Rapid and nearly complete absorption from the gastrointestinal tract following oral administration; however, because of first-pass metabolism, systemic bioavailability of zidovudine capsules and solution is approximately 65% (range, 52 to 75%). Bioavailability in neonates up to 14 days of age is approximately 89%, and it decreases to approximately 61% and 65% in neonates over 14 days of age and children 3 months to 12 years, respectively. Administration with a high-fat meal may decrease the rate and extent of absorption. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Volume of distribution | Apparent volume of distribution, HIV-infected patients, IV administration = 1.6 ± 0.6 L/kg |
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Protein binding | 30-38% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Hepatic. Metabolized by glucuronide conjugation to major, inactive metabolite, 3′-azido-3′-deoxy-5′- O-beta-D-glucopyranuronosylthymidine (GZDV). UGT2B7 is the primary UGT isoform that is responsible for glucuronidation. Compared to zidovudine, GZDV's area under the curve is approximately 3-fold greater. The cytochrome P450 isozymes are responsible for the reduction of the azido moiety to form 3'-amino-3'- deoxythymidine (AMT).
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Route of elimination | As in adult patients, the major route of elimination was by metabolism to GZDV. After intravenous dosing, about 29% of the dose was excreted in the urine unchanged and about 45% of the dose was excreted as GZDV. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Half life | Elimination half life, HIV-infected patients, IV administration = 1.1 hours (range of 0.5 - 2.9 hours) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Toxicity | Symptoms of overdose include fatigue, headache, nausea, and vomiting. LD50 is 3084 mg/kg (orally in mice). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Pathways | Not Available |
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State | solid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Atovaquone | Atovaquone increases the effect and toxicity of zidovudine |
Clarithromycin | Clarithromycin may decrease the serum concentration of zidovudine. Increased myelosuppression in mice has been observed. Consider staggering doses during concomitant therapy and closely monitor response to zidovudine therapy. |
Doxorubicin | Additive myelosuppression may occur. Doxorubicin may decrease the efficacy of zidovudine. Concomitant therapy should be avoided. |
Ganciclovir | Increased risk of hematologic toxicity. Concomitant therapy should be avoided. |
Interferon beta-1b | The interferon increases the effect and toxicity of zidovudine |
Methadone | Methadone increases the effect and toxicity of zidovudine |
Probenecid | Rash, malaise, myalgia |
Ribavirin | Increased risk or severity of anemia. Consider alternate therapy or monitor more closely for anemia. |
Rifabutin | The rifamycin decreases levels of zidovudine |
Rifampin | Rifampin may decrease the serum concentration of zidovudine by increasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the serum concentration and therapeutic and adverse effects of zidovudine if rifampin is initiated, discontinued or dose changed. |
Rifapentine | Rifapentin may decrease the serum concentration of zidovudine by increasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the serum concentration and therapeutic and adverse effects of zidovudine if rifapentin is initiated, discontinued or dose changed. |
Stavudine | Zidovudine may decrease the efficacy of stavudine. Concomitant therapy should be avoided. |
Tipranavir | Tipranavir decreases the concentration of Zidovudine. |
Valganciclovir | The adverse/toxic effects of Zidovudine, a reverse transcriptase inhibitor (nucleoside), may be enhanced by Valganciclovir. There is a significant risk of hematologic toxicity. Concomitant therapy should be avoided. |