Dinex Ec 400 mg Capsule - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects...

Description

Dinex Ec 400 mg Capsule is an antiviral medicine which is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. This medicine is not a cure for HIV but prevents the virus from multiplying in your body. Monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine.

Dosage

Your recommended dose of Dinex Ec 400 mg dosage will depend on your body weight. Regardless of the dose prescribed, this drug should be taken once daily on an empty stomach. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. That being said, if it is already time for your next scheduled dose, do not double the dose. Do not change your dose without consulting your doctor. Changing your dose could result in an overdose.

Contraindications

If you are hypersensitive to didanosine, do not use Dinex EC.

Warnings

Pregnancy - This medicine is recommended in pregnant women only if necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding - This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women only in life-threatening conditions. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.

Side Effects

Reported side effects of Dinex Ec 400 mg effects include:

• Diarrhea;
• Nausea;
• Vomiting;
• Abdominal pain;
• Headache;
• Fatigue;
• And skin rash.

Rarer side effects may include:

• Severe liver impairment;
• Burning, pain and/or a tingling sensation in the limbs;
• Blurred vision;
• And hypersensitivity.
• Any adverse effects should be immediately brought to the attention of a medical practitioner.

Precautions

While using Dinex Ec 400 mg review, certain health complications may be experienced. These could include:

• Pancreatitis;
• Lactic acidosis;
• Severe hepatomegaly with steatosis;
• Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension;
• Hepatic toxicity;
• Peripheral neuropathy;
• Retinal changes and optic neuritis;
• Fat redistribution;
• And immune reconstitution syndrome.
• It is recommended this drug be used with caution if you have any of the above conditions. Your doctor will need to closely monitor you during treatment.

Drug Interactions

Dinex EC can interact with some drugs, causing unintended reactions or the aggravation of underlying medical disorders. As such, you should inform your doctor of all medications you are using.
Ganciclovir: When co-administered, the concentration of didanosine increases abnormally. Patients who are prescribed with both of these drugs must be regularly assessed for didanosine-associated toxicity.
Methadone: The therapeutic concentration of didanosine is reduced by Methadone. Patients who are prescribed with both of these medications must be monitored for changes in HIV viral load.
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: Didanosine concentration increases when it is administered concomitantly with tenofovir DF.

Storage

Dinex Ec 400 mg store be stored in a cool place and in an airtight container.