DDI

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DDI or ddI (d

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A nucleoside analogue antiviral drug that inhibits replication of retroviruses such as HIV by interfering with the enzyme reverse transcriptase. Also called didanosine.

[d(i)d(eoxy)i(nosine).]

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DDI - an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection

didanosine, dideoxyinosine

antiviral, antiviral agent, antiviral drug - any drug that destroys viruses

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dideoxyinosine
nucleoside analogue

The panel, which made its recommendation two weeks ago, advised FDA to allow sales of didanosine - also called DDI for its chemical name, dideoxyinosine-for adults and children with AIDS who cannot tolerate zidovudine (AZT), the only other approved AIDS drug.

Panel backs DDI despite uncertainties by Science News

The new DDI package improves thermal heat dissipation by 20 percent over a conventional COF package, allowing the DDI to last longer and operate with greater reliability.

Samsung Improves Heat Dissipation in LCD TVs with New DDI Package by Business Wire

The studies, detailed in the May 10 NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, involved a combined total of 71 AIDS patients and were conducted to determine safe DDI doses.

AIDS drug passes preliminaries by Science News

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