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)