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didanosine

Generic Videx, Videx EC
Used for HIV Treatment
Used for HIV Treatment

Didanosine (Videx) was one of the first HIV antiretroviral (ARV) medications approved by the FDA. It has a lot of serious side effects that have limited its use in recent years and is no longer available in the U.S.

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Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVP
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Michelle Nguyen, PharmD
Last reviewed on April 1, 2021
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What is Didanosine (Videx)?

How Didanosine (Videx) works

Drug Facts

Common BrandsVidex (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassHIV ARV
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
faqs

Frequently asked questions about Didanosine (Videx)

What is didanosine (Videx)?
Didanosine (Videx) is an antiretroviral (ARV) medication that stops the HIV virus from infecting your cells. It's in a subclass called "NRTI," similar to HIV ARVs like Viread and Epivir, which are more commonly used.
Is didanosine (Videx) still available?
No, there are no brand or generic versions available in the U.S.
Why was didanosine (Videx) discontinued?
It's likely that the manufacturer decided to stop making didanosine (Videx) due to a lack of demand. Didanosine (Videx) can cause a lot of serious side effects and can't be taken with certain HIV ARVs.
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Interactions between Didanosine (Videx) and other drugs

Didanosine (Videx) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Didanosine (Videx). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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