SPL Set ID: 9907acb2-e4a0-46f9-93c0-a8d7b7ce98cf
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Zidovudine (formerly called azidothymidine [AZT]), a pyrimidine nucleoside analogue active against HIV-1. The chemical name of zidovudine is 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine; it has the following structural formula: Zidovudine USP is a white to beige, odorless, crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 267.24 and a solubility of 20.1 mg per mL in water at 25°C. The molecular formula is C 10 H 13 N 5 O 4 . Zidovudine capsules, USP are for oral administration. Each capsule contains 100 mg of zidovudine USP and the inactive ingredients microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinised starch (maize), sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate. The 100 mg empty hard gelatin capsule, printed with edible black ink, consists of black iron oxide, and shellac. The capsule consists of titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, and gelatin. Chemical Structure