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DIDANOSINE: 2,065 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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2,065
Total FAERS Reports
167 (8.1%)
Deaths Reported
357
Hospitalizations
2,065
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
94
Life-Threatening
37
Disabilities
Apr 8, 2010
FDA Approved
Discontinued
Status
Yes
Generic Available

FDA Application: 020154 ·

First Report: 1990 · Latest Report: 20230526

What Are the Most Common DIDANOSINE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Foetal exposure during pregnancy
472 reports (22.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Lipodystrophy acquired
216 reports (10.5%)
#3 Most Reported
Eyelid ptosis
191 reports (9.2%)

All DIDANOSINE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Foetal exposure during pregnancy 472 22.9% 75 116
Lipodystrophy acquired 216 10.5% 1 5
Eyelid ptosis 191 9.3% 0 4
Drug resistance 189 9.2% 10 13
Virologic failure 187 9.1% 9 14
Mitochondrial toxicity 174 8.4% 2 3
Viral mutation identified 171 8.3% 1 0
Diplopia 170 8.2% 0 0
Treatment failure 170 8.2% 17 2
Pathogen resistance 135 6.5% 3 6
Pregnancy 123 6.0% 6 32
Blood lactic acid increased 104 5.0% 1 45
Dysphagia 97 4.7% 0 4
Premature baby 96 4.7% 7 33
Maternal exposure during pregnancy 88 4.3% 1 18
Drug-induced liver injury 77 3.7% 2 5
Progressive external ophthalmoplegia 76 3.7% 0 0
Ophthalmoplegia 72 3.5% 0 0
Anaemia 71 3.4% 2 48
Caesarean section 66 3.2% 5 21

Who Reports DIDANOSINE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 38.5% female, 61.5% male. Average age: 37.9 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is DIDANOSINE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2000 72 5 29
2001 75 4 27
2002 49 4 21
2003 36 2 12
2004 68 11 18
2005 43 6 20
2006 41 4 16
2007 15 0 9
2008 17 1 4
2009 19 0 1
2010 10 0 3
2011 24 0 1
2012 19 0 3
2013 16 1 4
2014 20 2 8
2015 34 0 10
2016 18 1 10
2017 2 0 0
2018 11 0 4
2019 3 0 1
2020 1 0 0
2021 4 0 3
2022 1 0 0
2023 8 0 0

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What Is DIDANOSINE Used For?

IndicationReports
Hiv infection 1,259
Product used for unknown indication 407
Antiretroviral therapy 171
Chronic hepatitis c 40
Hepatitis c 37
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 24
Maternal exposure timing unspecified 20
Perinatal hiv infection 19
Hiv infection cdc category c 18
Foetal exposure during pregnancy 16

DIDANOSINE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for DIDANOSINE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.