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Didanosine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Geriatric |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Didanosine is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Didanosine safe for pregnant women?
Didanosine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Didanosine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Didanosine safe during breastfeeding?
Didanosine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Didanosine on the Kidneys?
Didanosine rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Didanosine on the Liver?
Didanosine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Didanosine on the Heart?
Didanosine is completely safe for the heart.
Didanosine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Didanosine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Didanosine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Didanosine has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Didanosine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Didanosine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Didanosine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Didanosine
Taking Didanosine with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Didanosine
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Didanosine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Videx® (didanosine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 807