The major adverse effects of didanosine (Videx®) are:
A) peripheral neuropathies and pancreatitis
B) heart failure and vasculitis
C) kidney failure and acidosis
D) encephalitis and hypertrophy of prostate
A) peripheral neuropathies and pancreatitis
A) The major adverse effects didanosine (Videx®) are peripheral neuropathies and pancreatitis, which may be fatal. These effects are more likely in high doses of the drug. It is minimally toxic to bone marrow.
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Use the drug label to identify specific drug information in the questions that follow. 
What is the manufacturer's name?
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