Videx EC (Didanosine)

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Didanosine Information

DIDANOSINE, ddI (dye DAN oh seen) is an antiretroviral medicine. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. This medicine can lower, but not fully prevent, the risk of spreading HIV to others.


They need to know if you have any of these conditions: -drink alcohol-containing drinks -gout -kidney disease -liver disease -pancreatitis -tingling or numbness in the hands or feet -an unusual or allergic reaction to didanosine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives -pregnant or trying to get pregnant -breast-feeding




Do not take this medicine with the following medications: -allopurinol -ribavirin -stavudine This medicine may also interact with the following medications: -delavirdine -ganciclovir -hydroxyurea -indinavir -itraconazole -ketoconazole -methadone -some antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, tetracycline -tenofovir


Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine. HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of HIV. Do not treat severe stomach pain, nausea or vomiting with over-the-counter medicines. Contact your doctor. Alcohol can increase the risk of developing severe side effects when taken with this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: -allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue -breathing problems -changes in vision -dizziness -fast, irregular heartbeat -muscle pain -nausea, vomiting, unusual upset stomach or stomach pain -pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet -signs and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; nausea; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin -signs of infection - fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or trouble passing urine -unusual bleeding or bruising Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): -diarrhea -headache -weight gain around waist, back, or thinning of face, arms, legs




Didanosine Oral capsule