Dinosin 100mg Tablet
Hetero Drugs Ltd

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In-stock 60 tablets in 1 bottle
929.75

USED FOR:
HIV infection

COMPOSITION:
Didanosine (100mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Dinosin 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Dinosin 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Dinosin 100mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Dinosin 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dinosin 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Liver
SAFE

Dinosin 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Dinosin 100mg Tablet is recommended.

Didanosine   100mg

Uses of Dinosin Tablet
Dinosin 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection.

How to use Dinosin Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dinosin 100mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Dinosin Tablet works
Dinosin 100mg Tablet prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.

Side Effects:

Common Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Dinosin Tablet
Take precautions while taking didanosine as it may cause conditions such as peripheral neuropathy (numbness, tingling and pain in arms and legs), changes in eye, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), changes in body fat distribution, osteonecrosis (death of bone tissue) and reoccurrence of symptoms from previous infections (Immune Reactivation Syndrome) or opportunistic infections (infections due to weakened immune system). Seek for immediate medical attention if you develop a condition called as lactic acidosis (increased levels of lactic acid in blood), which can turn fatal if not treated; or if you observe any symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and stomach pain.Inform your doctor if you are suffering from or have a history of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), kidney or liver diseases (hepatitis B or C infections)Tell your doctor if you are or are planning to become pregnant. Didanosine if consumed in combination with stavudine during pregnancy may increase the chance of lactic acidosis.Patients who are taking didanosine along with ganciclovir, valganciclovir are more prone to side effects and hence require close supervision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Dinosin drug/ what is it used for?
Dinosin is an anti-viral drug which is used in treatment of infections caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Q. How does Dinosin work?
Dinosin is an antiretroviral drug, which belongs to a group of medicine called as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). It works by stopping the virus from multiplying in the body.

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