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Didanosine and Sumycin

Determining the interaction of Didanosine and Sumycin and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Didanosine <> Sumycin
Relevance: 23.05.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.

Professional:

The buffer system of didanosine may impair absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. Separation of doses by at least two hours is recommended. It may be best to administer tetracycline before didanosine.

References
  • "Product Information. Videx (didanosine)." Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ.
Didanosine

Generic Name: didanosine

Brand name: Videx, Videx EC

Synonyms: n.a.

Sumycin

Generic Name: tetracycline

Brand name: Ala-Tet, Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap, Tetracon, Robitet 500, Emtet-500

Synonyms: n.a.

In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.

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