Didanosine
Information about Didanosine
Didanosine uses
Didanosine is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
How didanosine works
Didanosine is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Common side effects of didanosine
Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Pancreatic inflammation, Elevated serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, Elevated serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, Increased lipase in the blood, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Lactic acidosis, Hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), Liver toxicity, Noncirrhotic portal hypertension, Retinal disorders, Optic neuritis
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Expert advice for Didanosine
- In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
- Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- Didanosine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
- You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
- During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
Frequently asked questions for Didanosine
Didanosine
Q. What is Didanosine? What is it used for?
Didanosine belongs to a group of medicines called antiretrovirals. It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It helps to control HIV infection so your immune system can work better.
Q. How does Didanosine work?
Didanosine prevents the multiplication of the virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Q. Is Didanosine safe?
Didanosine is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.