Didanosine is the active ingredient in an antiretroviral drug known commercially as Videx.
It is an oral drug that is indicated for advanced HIV infection because its action is to incorporate it into HIV DNA, preventing this viral chain from multiplying and further worsening the infection.
- Advanced HIV infection (human immunodeficiency virus) in patients who cannot tolerate or respond to zidovudine (AZT).
The box of 250 mg of didanosine containing 30 tablets costs about 436 reais, the box of 400 mg containing 30 tablets costs about 698 reais.
Dizziness; fever Skull pain; Nervous problem abdominal pain Diarrhea nausea vomiting Chills.
Risk of pregnancy B; women who breastfeed
Orally
On an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal), with 1 glass of water. Do not take the product with fruit juices or acidic drinks.
adults