Missed Dose Videx

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Get the Facts

Videx EC and Videx

Brand name: Videx EC and Videx Generic name: didanosine, or ddI Class: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (nucleoside, NRTI, or nuke) Manufacturer: Bristol-Myers Squibb, www.bms.com , (800) 321-1335 AWP: $425.00/month for Videx EC 400 mg capsules (generic didanosine $329.00/month) Standard Dose: One 400 mg enteric-coated Videx EC, delayed-release capsule once a day for people who weigh 132 pounds or more. Dose needs to be...

Ask the Experts

videx/viread dosing and meals

Dr. Aberg-I noticed your earlier response to a question about videx/viread dosing and you mentioned that you do use this combination with the lower dose of videx as recommended. My doctor has suggested we also start this regimen and he too...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

You are correct about the need for the 2 hour dosing interval bewteen Videx EC (didanosine, DDI) and Viread (tenofovir, TDF). It still is a potent regimen although not a true once-daily regimen. If Epivir (lamivudine, 3TC) is an option, one could... Read more »

Viread/Videx dosing

Hello Dr. Aberg, I noticed in another answer that you like to use Viread, Videx EC and Sustiva. My doctor is switching me to that regimen after I developed resistance to the Epivir in my Sustiva, Videx, Epivir combo. Do you recommend taking the...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

Bristol-Myers-Squibb, the makers of Videx (DDI) has sent a letter informing doctors of the potential drug interaction between Viread (tenofovir) and Videx. They recommend taking them 2 hours apart and consideration to lowering the dose of Videx. BMS... Read more »

RE:videx/viread dosing and meals

An eariler posted question:"I noticed your earlier response to a question about videx/viread dosing and you mentioned that you do use this combination with the lower dose of videx as recommended. My doctor has suggested we also start this...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

I can easily understand your confusion. I did address the dosing issue betwen Viread (tenofovir, TDF) and Videx (didanosine, DDI)in my previous response. I stated,"You are correct about the need for the 2 hour dosing interval between Videx EC... Read more »

new videx dosing announcement

Have you heard about the letter to physicians recommending 2x vs. 1x daily dosing for Videx?? Here is the excerpt. WHat is your opinion and what is the correct dosage. I take two 400mg tabs once a day. are they advocating 200mg 2x day.?"BMS...

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine

I assume you mean you are taking 2 200 mg tablets once daily, not 2 400 mg tablets. The BMS announcement is confusing. There are several studies that have shown no difference between videx (ddI) once daily vs twice daily, and the FDA accepted the... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

Bristol Myers Squibbs: Videx

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Gentlemen,
Stay away from Videx it infected my pancreas and made me diabetic, apprantly it does that to a high percentage of people on it or as I also understand kills another hign percentage of them. What does Bristol Myers Squibbs do? Sell death... Read more »

missed

Posted by jab, 1 Reply

missed sustiva dose, should I take it now Read more »

Hi, guys, I've been missing you all, esp AIDSTOHV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

It is so good to be back, I and my husband have been very busy with blood work, trying to get a head doc---long, long waiting list for that with an HMO, and just dealing with life in general. Also we went to the Northern Lights ALternatives, which... Read more »

Emtriva, Reyataz, Videx Ec

Posted by pooo, 3 Replies

Are any of you on Emtriva, Reyataz or Videx Ec?? If so how are you doing on them and have you had any side effects? Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>