mar 19, 1987 - FDA Approves AZT
Description:
AZT, in full azidothymidine, also called zidovudine, drug used to delay development of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in patients infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). AZT belongs to a group of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 19, 1987
Now
~ 38 years ago