Videx - Didanosine (ddi) - Oral Packets Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Videx.
• Videx
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Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is within 2 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• It is important not to miss doses of this drug.

Videx Miscellaneous Notes

• Blood tests and eye exams will be done to monitor your progress.
• This is a powerful medication and should not be shared with others.

Usage Instructions

• Use this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
• It is important to give this medicine on an empty stomach.
• Open packet and pour contents into one half glass of water (4 ounces or 120ml).
• Do not mix with fruit juice or carbonated drinks.
• Stir well until the powder is completely dissolved.
• This should take 2 to 3 minutes.
• Drink the solution immediately.

Medicinal Applications

• Didanosine stops the growth of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to help fight AIDS.
• This medication is not a cure for AIDS nor does it prevent the passing of HIV to others.

Videx Storage Instructions

• Store at 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
• After dissolving in water the solution may be stored at room temperature for no more than four hours.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include tingling, burning, or numbness in hands or feet; diarrhea; yellowing of skin or eyes; dark urine or pale stools; unusual fatigue; or severe stomach pain with nausea or vomiting.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause headache, cough, rash, weakness, loss of appetite, chills, fever, sore tongue or mouth, change of taste, muscle or joint pain or insomnia as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Inform your doctor if these symptoms persist or become worse.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you experience.

Read Before Using Videx (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Warning

• Infrequently, didanosine can cause severe (sometimes fatal) side effects such as inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), blood problems (lactic acidosis) or liver problems.
• Fatal lactic acidosis has also occurred during pregnancy when this medication was used in combination with stavudine and other drugs used to treat HIV.
• Stop using this drug and notify your doctor immediately if you develop stomach or abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, rapid breathing, dizziness, feeling cold (low body temperature), yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine.
• Your doctor must determine whether or not you have pancreatitis before re-starting didanosine.