A Study of Nystatin in HIV-Infected Patients

Extended Maintenance Protocol for Phase I/II Clinical Study of Nystatin I.V. (Intravenous) in Patients With HIV Infection (NOTE: Continuation Study Intended Only for Patients Who Have Completed FDA 103B)

To evaluate the clinical toxicity, safety, and potential anti-HIV activity of intravenous nystatin in patients with HIV infection who have completed protocol FDA 103C. To evaluate the safety and potential antiviral activity of intravenous nystatin and oral didanosine (ddI) administered in an alternating regimen in this patient population.

Patients who have completed protocol FDA 103B are offered the option of receiving extended maintenance. Patients who have received no prior ddI are treated either with intravenous nystatin alone (at the same dose level administered in FDA 103B) or with a regimen of intravenous nystatin and ddI alternating on 3-week cycles. Treatment continues for 12 weeks.

Nystatin, Didanosine, Drug Therapy, Combination, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, AIDS-Related Complex

Inclusion Criteria Patients must have: Completed 12 weeks of therapy with intravenous nystatin on protocol FDA 103B. No evidence of toxicity or progression of disease on protocol FDA 103B. (See protocol FDA 103B for initial entry requirements.) Active drug or alcohol abuse.

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