Drug reference
ribavirin
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Drug class
Anti Virals (Respiratory Viruses)
Mechanism of action
May inhibit the initiation and elongation of RNA fragments by inhibiting polymerase activity, which in turn results in the inhibition of viral protein synthesis
Common side effects
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Hemolysis
- Myalgia
Contraindications
- Women who are or may become pregnant Men whose female partners are pregnant Known hypersensitivity reactions to ribavirin (eg, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme) Autoimmune hepatitis Hemoglobinopathies (eg, thalassemia major, sickle-cell anemia)…
Known interactions (1)
- didanosine + ribavirin Contraindicated
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is ribavirin?
ribavirin belongs to: Anti Virals.
How does ribavirin work?
May inhibit the initiation and elongation of RNA fragments by inhibiting polymerase activity, which in turn results in the inhibition of viral protein synthesis
What are the common side effects of ribavirin?
Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Hemolysis, Myalgia
Which drugs interact with ribavirin?
didanosine
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