Dinex EC 250mg Capsule
Brand Name | Dinex EC 250mg Capsule |
Salt Composition |
Didanosine (250mg) |
Strength | 250mg |
Product Form | Capsule |
Pack | 30 Capsule(s) in 1 Bottle |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
HIV |
SubCategory |
HIV |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Cipla Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Cipla Ltd,Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013. |
You Save : Rs.132.84 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Didanosine
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine along with allopurinol because the use of this may increase the toxicity of didanosine
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine along with ribavirin because the use of this increases the active metabolite deoxyadenosine 5-triphosphate level and leads to hepatic failure, peripheral neuropathy, pancreatitis, and lactic acidosis
- Diarrhea
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Abdominal pain
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Burning, and tingling in the hands and feet
- Skin rashes
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- How long should I take the Dinex EC 250mg Capsule?
- Is the Dinex EC 250mg Capsule is safe?
- What if I do not get better after using the Dinex EC 250mg Capsule?
- The use of this medicine may increase the risk for developing fatal lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, pancreatitis and also increase the bleeding from esophageal varices in patients with non-cirrhotic portal hypertension.
- Kindly discontinue the treatment if you develop pancreatitis
- The use of this medicine may cause retinal change and optic neuritis
- Noncirrhotic portal hypertension was reported while using these medicines
- Dinex EC 250mg Capsule (Didanosine) should be used with caution in patients with Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension, which leads to worsening the patient's health conditions.
- Dinex EC 250mg Capsule (Didanosine) should be used with extreme caution in patients with pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas leads to developing severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, etc), which leads to worsening the patient's health conditions.
- By using Dinex EC 250mg Capsule (Didanosine) leads to develop Peripheral neuropathy (convulsions, and neurological toxicity) leads to develop numbness, tingling, or burning sensation of hands, and feet like neurological effects leads to worsening the patient health conditions.
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You are having any concomitant disease or disorder
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
Medical Description of Dinex EC 250mg Capsule
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule contains Didanosine 250mg used to treat HIV infection. Didanosine is a Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs), an antiretroviral drug, which results in inhibiting the multiplication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Then it helps decrease the chances of development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and other related diseases.
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as human deficiency virus (HIV) infection
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule Benefits
HIV infection
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule (Didanosine 250mg) is used to treat the human deficiency virus (HIV) infection by inhibiting the multiplication of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule Indication
The Dinex EC 250mg Capsule is prescribed in the following indications as deficiency virus (HIV) infection
Mechanism of action of Dinex EC 250mg Capsule
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule contains Didanosine 250mg is a Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs), an antiretroviral drug that produces its action by preventing the multiplication of the virus and it also inhibits the virus from producing from new viruses and helps to clear the infections.
How Dinex EC 250mg Capsule works
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule contains Didanosine 250mg is a Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs), an antiretroviral drug that produces its action by preventing the multiplication of the virus and it also inhibits the virus from producing from new viruses and helps to clear the infections.
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule Contraindication
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule Side Effects
FAQs for Dinex EC 250mg Capsule
Normally the duration of this medicine depends upon the severity of the disease. You should take this according to your doctor advice
Yes, it is considered safe when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions
If you do not feel better after completing the full course of treatment kindly inform your doctor.
Precautions and general warning of Dinex EC 250mg Capsule
Alcohol
The use of alcohol may produce harmful effects while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered safe during pregnancy because it does not produce any harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients with hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Dinex EC 250mg Capsule
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the capsule. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Dinex EC 250mg Capsule in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Dinex EC 250mg Capsule in children
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule is not prescribed in children who are below 3 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Dinex EC 250mg Capsule in Elderly Patients
The Dinex EC 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Non-cirrhotic Portal Hypertension
Pancreatitis
Peripheral neuropathy
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Dinex EC 250mg Capsules consist of Didanosine 250mg is used to treat the human deficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Didanosine is a Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs), an antiretroviral drug, helpful in inhibiting the multiplication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Drug Interaction of Dinex EC 250mg Capsule
Drug-Drug Interaction
Ribavirin
The use of this medicine is contraindicated because the use of ribavirin increases the toxicity of didanosine by unspecified mechanism and it also increases the risk for developing hepatic failure, peripheral neuropathy, pancreatitis, and lactic acidosis
Ciprofloxacin
Use alternative drugs because the use of didanosine decreases the effect of ciprofloxacin by inhibiting the GI absorption
Hydroxyurea
Use alternative drugs because the combination of this drug either increases the toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism.
Abacavir
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine may increase the risk of developing immune reconstitution syndrome.
Dapsone
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of didanosine may increase the toxicity of dapsone by an unknown mechanism and it also increases the risk of developing nerve damage
Drug-Food Interaction
No data available kindly consult with your doctor
Drug-Disease Interaction
Bone marrow depression
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule (Didanosine) should be used with caution in patients with bone marrow depression (decreased number of hematopoietic cells in the bone marrow), which leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Based on the patient clinical conditions, dose adjustment or replacement is needed.
Hepatotoxicity
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule (Didanosine) should be used with extreme caution in patients with hepatotoxicity (liver dysfunction, or liver diseases), which leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Based on the patient clinical conditions, dose adjustment or replacement is needed.
Renal dysfunction
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule (Didanosine) should be used with caution in patients with renal dysfunction (kidney diseases, or renal impairment), which leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Based on the patient clinical conditions, dose adjustment or replacement is needed.
Hyperuricemia
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule (Didanosine) should be used with caution in patients with hyperuricemia (gout, excessive deposition of uric acid), which leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Based on the patient clinical conditions, dose adjustment or replacement is needed.
Blood Dyscrasias
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule (Didanosine) should be cautious in patients with blood Dyscrasias (low blood count) leads to a decrease in the blood cell count tends to develop leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and bone marrow aplasia. It leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Based on the patient clinical conditions, dose adjustment or replacement is needed.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
Storage and Disposal
Fast Tag
Dinex EC 250mg Capsule contains Didanosine 250mg used to treat HIV infection. Didanosine 250mg is a Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs), an antiretroviral drug, which results in inhibiting the multiplication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Then it helps decrease the chances of development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and other related diseases.