Ribavirin 200mg
Ribavirin tablet is a nucleoside analogue with antiviral activity. The chemical name of ribavirin is...
Ribavirin Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Important Warning
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Other Uses
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Ribavirin is used with another medication called an interferon to treat hepatitis C. Ribavirin is in a class of antiviral medications called nucleoside analogues. It works by stopping the virus that causes hepatitis C from spreading inside the body. It is not known if treatment that includes ribavirin and another medication cures hepatitis C infection, prevents liver damage that may be caused by hepatitis C, or prevents the spread of hepatitis C to other people.
Important Warning
Ribavirin will not treat hepatitis C (a virus that infects the liver and may cause severe liver damage or liver cancer) unless it is taken with another medication. If you have hepatitis C, your doctor will ...
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Encyclopedia: Ribavirin
Ribavirin is an anti-viral drug which is active against a number of DNA and RNA viruses. It is a member of the nucleoside antimetabolite drugs that interfere with duplication of viral genetic material. Though not effective against all viruses, ribavirin is remarkable as a small molecule for its wide range of activity, including important activities against influenzas, flaviviruses and agents of many viral hemorrhagic fevers. Ribavirin is a pro-drug, meaning...
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Can ribavirin cause side effects after treatment in the future?
My son had rsv and was givin this medicine now he is 10 years old...
My son had rsv and was givin this medicine now he is 10 years old...
I wish i knew the answer. forgive my grammar, i don't have time for caps and proper stuff. too busy.. Springhouse 22edition of Drug handbook states the following: -ribavirin aerosol...
Asked by lil_ky_girl2503 - 720 days ago
I'm having problems with my immune system and my blood since taking Interferon/Ribavirin - who...
I had Hep C and took Interferon/Ribavirin for 10 mos. The Hep C is gone...
I had Hep C and took Interferon/Ribavirin for 10 mos. The Hep C is gone...
I do not think anyone here in Yahoo answers in qualified to answer such a serious question. How do you know your immune system is not functioning well? Why not...
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Ribavirin
How long that ribavirin stay's in my system after doctor tells me my bloodwork came out good Ribavirin has a longer half life than interferon .The levels for both gradually come...
Sep 23, 2008
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Ribavirin Question
I switched to a differenr Ribavirin brand. First 40 weeks I took Ribasphere (Ribavirin Capsules) made by DSM Pharmaceuticals, Greenville, NC The label indicates that each capsule contains Ribavirin
Jul 28, 2008
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What s on your Ribavirin Label?
I have been thinking about the Ribavirin we have been ingesting over the many months of treatment On ribavirin label? skull and crossbones. During the course of treaments, several different...
Jun 12, 2008
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Ribavirin side effects
I was recently diagnosed to have Hepatitis C and cirhossis. My platelet count is currently low at about 88. My doctor i...
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