Didanosine

Didanosine is the active substance of an antiretroviral drug known commercially as Videx.

It is an oral medication that is indicated for advanced HIV infection, since its action is to incorporate into the DNA of HIV, preventing this viral chain from multiplying and further worsening the infection.

Indications of Didanosine

Advanced HIV infection (human immunodeficiency virus) in patients who do not tolerate or do not respond to zidovudine (AZT).

Didanosine Price

The Didanosine 250 mg carton containing 30 tablets costs approximately 436 reais, the 400 mg carton containing 30 tablets costs approximately 698 reais.

Side Effects of Didanosine

Dizziness; fever; Headache; trouble in the nerves; abdominal pain; diarrhea; nausea; vomiting; chills.

Contraindications of Didanosine

Pregnancy Risk B; women in the lactation phase.

Mode of Use of Didanosine

Oral use

On an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meal), together with 1 glass of water. Do not take the product with fruit juice or sour drinks.

Adults

• 75 kg body weight or more: 300 mg every 12 hours (tablets).
• 50 to 74 kg of body weight: 200 mg every 12 hours (tablets).
• 35 to 49 kg of body weight : 125 mg every 12 hours (tablets).