Dinex is an antiviral drug called a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor or NRTI.

Dinex is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

Dinex may reduce the amount of HIV in the blood and increase the number of CD4 cells (T-cells) in the blood. Dinex is used in combination with other drugs to treat the HIV virus. Dinex will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS.

Dinex contains the active ingredient didanosine, which is a type of medicine called a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Dinex is used in the treatment of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection.

AIDS (Acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is caused by infection with HIV. This virus invades cells of the immune system, particularly the white blood cells known as CD4 T-helper lymphocytes. These cells normally work to activate other cells in the immune system to fight infection. Since HIV

Take Dinex on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food; do not take with food.

Adults
For adults weighing 132 pounds or more, the recommended dose is 200 milligrams of Dinex every 12 hours. Those weighing less than 132 pounds usually take 125 milligrams every 12 hours.

Children
The recommended dose of Dinex varies according to the child\\\'s size.

If you miss a Dinex

You should tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are using, particularly those listed below, before you start treatment with Dinex. This includes those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines. Likewise, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new medicines while you are taking Dinex .

The following medicines may increase the blood level of Dinex :

• allopurinol
• ganciclovir
• tenofovir
• ribavirin.

People who are taking any of

Most Important Fact about Dinex

To help to make sure that your anti-HIV therapy works as well as possible, be very careful to take all of Dinex exactly as prescribed. Do not stop taking Dinex except on your prescriber's advice.

Dinex precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The safety of Dinex in pregnancy has not been established. Dinex should therefore be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the benefits to the mother outweigh

More common side effects of Dinex may include:

• nausea and vomiting,
• stomach pain,
• tingling,
• burning,
• numbness,
• pain in the hands or feet
• abdominal pain,
• chills,
• diarrhea,
• fever,
• headache,
• itching,
• rash,
• weakness

Less common side effects of Dinex may include:

• allergic reactions,
• changes
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