Didanosine

Therapeutic Group

Anti-virals For Systemic Use

Indication Dosage

Didanosine is a medication used to treat HIV infection. It helps slow down the spread of the virus in the body, improving the immune system's ability to fight off infections and diseases. Didanosine is prescribed to people with HIV to help them live healthier lives by managing their condition.

Hiv Infection In Combination With Other Antiretroviral Drugs: 

  • Adult: Body weight Less Than 60 Kg: 250 Mg Daily In1-2 Divided Doses; Body weight 60 Kg And Above: 400 Mg Daily In1-2 Divided Doses 
  • Children Below 3 Months: Mg/mu (180 Mg/mu Daily In Combination With Zidovudine) In 1-2 Divided Doses.

Content

  • Tab: Didanosine 200mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

Stability

  • Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Contraindicated

Side Effects

  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Alopecia
  • Anaphylactic Reactions
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Dry Eyes
  • Dry Mouth
  • Hyperuricaemia (suspend If Raised Significantly)
  • Hypoglycaemia
  • Lactic Acidosis
  • Lipodystrophy
  • Liver Failure
  • Non-cirrhotic Portal Hypertension
  • Optic Nerve Changes
  • Pancreatitis
  • Parotid Gland Enlargement
  • Peripheral Neuropathy (switch Toanother Antiretroviral If Peripheral Neuropathy Develops)
  • Retinal Changes
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Sialadenitis

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