Nebupent and Videx EC

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Ask your doctor before using pentamidine together with didanosine. This can cause inflammation of your pancreas. Contact your doctor if you experience severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, fast heart rate, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and low fever. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use these medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration of intravenous pentamidine with didanosine or zalcitabine may increase the risk of pancreatitis. These drugs have individually been associated with pancreatitis and additive toxicity may occur during concomitant use. Fatalities have been reported.

MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer recommends that the antiretroviral drugs should be interrupted, if clinically feasible, when treatment with intravenous pentamidine is initiated. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, patients should be closely monitored for clinical and laboratory signs of pancreatitis.

Nebupent

Generic Name: pentamidine

Brand name: Nebupent, Pentam 300, Pentam

Synonyms: NebuPent

What is Nebupent?

Videx EC

Generic Name: didanosine

Brand name: Videx, Videx EC

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Videx EC?