Videx is an antiviral drug called a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor or NRTI.

Videx is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

Videx may reduce the amount of HIV in the blood and increase the number of CD4 cells (T-cells) in the blood. Videx is used in combination with other drugs to treat the HIV virus. Videx will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS.

Videx contains the active ingredient didanosine, which is a type of medicine called a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Videx is used in the treatment of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection.

AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is caused by infection with HIV. This virus invades cells of the immune system, particularly the white blood cells known as CD4 T-helper lymphocytes. These cells normally work to activate other cells in the immune system to fight infection. Since HIV kills CD4 T-helper cells, over time the body becomes

Take Videx tablets by mouth.

Take Videx on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food; do not take with food.

If you decide to chew the tablets, chew them completely and swallow with a drink of water.

If you decide to dissolve the tablets, drop the tablets in at least 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of water or clear apple juice only. Stir the tablets until they dissolve, and then drink all of the solution immediately. After the tablets have been dissolved in water or clear apple juice, the solution can be kept at room

Possible food and drug interactions with Videx

You should tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are using, particularly those listed below, before you start treatment with Videx . This includes those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines. Likewise, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new medicines while you are taking Videx .

The following medicines may increase the blood level of Videx :

• allopurinol
• ganciclovir
• tenofovir
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Most Important Fact about Videx

To help to make sure that your anti-HIV therapy works as well as possible, be very careful to take all of Videx exactly as prescribed. Do not stop taking Videx except on your prescriber's advice.

Videx precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The safety of Videx in pregnancy has not been established. Videx should therefore be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the benefits to the mother outweigh

More common side effects of Videx may include:

• nausea and vomiting,
• stomach pain,
• tingling,
• burning,
• numbness,
• pain in the hands or feet
• abdominal pain,
• chills,
• diarrhea,
• fever,
• headache,
• itching,
• rash,
• weakness

Less common side effects of Videx may include:

• allergic reactions,
• changes in blood sugar levels,
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