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AZT is used in the treatment of which disease?
AZT (zidovudine), sold under the brand name Retrovir, is a type of anti-HIV (antiretroviral) drug called a nucleoside analogue or “nuke.” AZT is used in combination with other anti-HIV drugs to treat (but not cure) HIV. AZT is usually taken as a component of Combivir and Trizivir, which are single tablets containing AZT plus one or more other anti-HIV drugs.


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