STAVUDINE - stavudine capsule
State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy
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MEDICATION GUIDE
STAVUDINE CAPSULES, USP
15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg and 40 mg
(stavudine, also known as d4T)
(stav' ue deen)
Read this Medication Guide before you start taking stavudine capsules and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment. You and your healthcare provider should talk about your treatment with stavudine capsules before you start taking it and at regular check-ups. You should stay under your healthcare provider’s care when taking stavudine capsules.
What is the most important information I should know about stavudine capsules?
Stavudine capsules can cause serious side effects, including:
It is important to call your healthcare provider right away if you:
It is important to call your healthcare provider right away if you have:
It is important to call your healthcare provider right away if you have:
What are stavudine capsules?
Stavudine capsules are a prescription medicine used with other HIV medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in children and adults. Stavudine capsules belong to a class of drugs called nucleoside analogues.
Stavudine capsules will not cure your HIV infection. At present there is no cure for HIV infection. Even while taking stavudine capsules, you may continue to have HIV-related illnesses, including infections with other disease-producing organisms. Continue to see your healthcare provider regularly and report any medical problems that occur.
Who should not take stavudine capsules?
Do not take stavudine capsules if you:
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking stavudine capsules?
Before you take stavudine capsules, tell your healthcare provider if you:
Pregnancy Registry: There is a pregnancy registry for women who take antiviral medicines during pregnancy. The purpose of the registry is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about how you can take part in this registry.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines that you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins or herbal supplements. Stavudine capsules may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how stavudine capsules work.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you take one of the medicines listed above.
How should I take stavudine capsules?
What should I avoid while taking stavudine capsules?
What are the possible side effects of stavudine capsules?
Stavudine capsules can cause serious side effects including:
It is important to call your healthcare provider right away if you have:
These changes may include:
Your healthcare provider will monitor you for changes in your body fat. It is important to tell your healthcare provider if you notice any of these changes.
The most common side effects of stavudine capsules include:
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of stavudine capsules. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store stavudine capsules?
Store stavudine capsules in a tightly closed container at room temperature at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Keep stavudine capsules and all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.
General Information about the safe and effective use of stavudine capsules.
Avoid doing things that can spread HIV-1 infection to others.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use stavudine capsules for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give stavudine capsules to other people, even if they have the same symptoms as you have. It may harm them. Do not keep medicine that is out of date or that you no longer need. Dispose of unused medicines through community take-back disposal programs when available or place stavudine capsules in an unrecognizable closed container in the household trash.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about stavudine capsules. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about stavudine capsules that is written for health professionals. For more information, go to www.mylan.com or call Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. toll free at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX).
What are the ingredients in stavudine capsules, USP?
Active Ingredient: stavudine, USP
Inactive Ingredients: lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and sodium starch glycolate. The empty hard shell gelatin capsules contain gelatin and titanium dioxide. In addition, the 15 mg empty capsules contain D&C Red No. 28, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6; the 20 mg empty capsules contain D&C Red No. 28, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40; the 30 mg empty capsules contain D&C Red No. 28, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6; and the 40 mg empty capsules contain D&C Red No. 28, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Yellow No. 6. The imprinting ink contains black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol and shellac.
† The brand names mentioned are registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Manufactured in India by:
Mylan Laboratories Limited
Hyderabad — 500 034, India
Code No.: MH/DRUGS/25/NKD/89
Manufactured for:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.
This Product was Repackaged By:
State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy
104-2 Hamilton Park Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
United States