Drug General Information (ID: DDI0V3F8OQ)
  Drug Name Didanosine Drug Info Deferiprone Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Small molecule
  Therapeutic Class Anti-Hiv Agents Chelating Agents
  Structure

 Mechanism of Didanosine-Deferiprone Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
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      Drug Name Didanosine Deferiprone
      Mechanism Polyvalent cations Binds to polyvalent cations
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Chelation
Factor Description Chelation is a direct drug interaction that usually involves the formation of dimers or trimers, resulting in larger complexes and poorer absorption.
      Mechanism Description
  • Decreased absorption of Didanosine due to formation of complexes caused by Deferiprone 

Recommended Action
      Management A minimum 4-hour interval is recommended between the administration of deferiprone and mineral supplements or oral medications that contain antacids (e.g., didanosine buffered tablets or pediatric oral solution) or other polyvalent cations.

References
1 Product Information. Ferriprox (deferiprone). ApoPharma USA Inc, Rockville, MD.