Didanosine Benefits & Uses

Didanosine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Didanosine Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: patients having weight less than 60 kg must take 250 mg/day
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: patients having weight less than 60 kg must take 250 mg/day
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 6 years old patients having weight between 20 to 25 kg can take 200 mg/day only
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: patients having weight less than 60 kg must take 250 mg/day

Didanosine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Didanosine is used -

Mild

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Dry Mouth
Rash
Dyspepsia
Chills
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea
Itching or burning
पेट की गैस
Loss of appetite
Dry eyes

Common

Fatigue

Didanosine Related Warnings

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.

Moderate
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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Didanosine on the Kidneys?

Didanosine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Didanosine on the Liver?

Didanosine has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Didanosine on the Heart?

Didanosine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Didanosine with Other Drugs

Didanosine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Atazanavir

Ciprofloxacin

Didanosine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Didanosine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Peripheral Neuropathy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Didanosine

Is this Didanosine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Didanosine has not been reported.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Didanosine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Didanosine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Didanosine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Didanosine

Taking Didanosine with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
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.

Unknown