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Ribavirin is an anti-viral drug indicated for severe RSV (Human respiratory syncytial virus) infection, hepatitis C infection and other viral infections. Ribavirin is a prodrug, which when metabolised resembles purine RNA nucleotides. In this form it interferes with RNA metabolism required for viral replication.
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What is the toxicity of ribavirin?
In rare cases, initiation of ribavirin therapy has led to deterioration of respiratory function in infants.
What is effective against respiratory syncytial virus?
Ribavirin (Virazole) is used to treat respiratory syncytial virus. In combination with interferons, ribavirin has shown some efficacy against hepatitis C
What is mechanism of action of ribavirin?
Ribavirin’s mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it is believed to inhibit the replication of RNA and DNA viruses by interfering with their genetic material. It may disrupt viral RNA synthesis and impair viral mRNA capping. Ribavirin has also been shown to have immunomodulatory effects, such as enhancing the activity of natural killer cells.
What are the side effects of Ribavirin?
i dont know you know thats good
Can interferon or ribavirin affect a drug test?
Drug tests target opioids, cocaine, THC and amphetamines. Such medications as interferons or ribavirin should not show up on a drug test. If concerned about it, it would be best if the subject informs the tester, perhaps displaying the prescription.
When was the cure for lassa fever found?
Physicians started using ribavirin to treat Lassa Fever in 1979. Other treatments are being developed.
What is ribavarin used for?
Ribavirin is an antiviral medication used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus infection. It works by stopping the virus from multiplying in the body, helping to reduce liver damage and improve liver function in patients with hepatitis C.
What is something in a hospital that begins with an R?
Rolling cartsRadiation Room (for X-Rays)Recovery RoomRespiratory TherapyRadiographRadiologistLots of drugs start with R, like Rampril and Ranitidine and Ribavirin
Are there possible long term mental health consequences associated with interferon - ribavirin combination therapy for hepatitis C?
I'm not 100% sure about long term, I would guess your mood would return to normal once meds are stopped. while on it you need to be under the care of a pscyh In response to above post: I was the first person to be treated in Washington state with Interferon, and was retreated 10 years later with combo Interferon-Ribavirin therapy. After nearly dieing from the Ribavirin combo I have suffered from many debilitating side effects. I have just been told that my immune system has gone after my body like an autoimmune syndrome. It has attacked my bones, Thyroid and other systems. I have suffered from deep depression for over 12 years now. It's better then being dead, meds control pain and depression.
What antivirus or medication is the most affective against SARS?
There is still no definitive treatment for SARS but in clinical testing several drug combinations have shown to be helpful in treating the disease. The antiviral medication ribavirin used with corticosteroids has proven to be infective in treating SARS.
How do you control lassa fever?
Control measures for Lassa fever include strict isolation and avoidance of the urine and feces of those infected. The virus is found in the urine of infected patients for months after infection.
How is hepatitis C treated and can hepatitis C be cured?
Hepatitis C is commonly treated with weekly injections of pegylated interferon alfa and a capsule of Ribavirin given twice daily. Interferon injections boost the immune system to attack liver cells infected with the hepatitis C virus and also inhibits viral replication. Ribavirin capsules inhibit the replication and infectivity of the hepatitis C virus.The treatment for Hepatitis C typically lasts 24-48 weeks. Hepatitis C is curable in more than 50% of patients, but a various number of factors influence the likelihood of a patient responding to treatment. Those factors are: strain of virus, gender, weight, viral load, age, and the extent of scarring in the liver.
