Ribavirin
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Ribavirin
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Ribavirin is antiviral agent. Ribavirin is a synthetic guanosine analogue. Ribavirin is active against several DNA and RNA viruses. Ribavirin is administered to infants and young children with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) severe chest infections or pneumonia.
Indications
Ribavirin is primarily indicated in conditions like Bronchitis, Metastatic melanoma, Metastatic melanoma, Pneumonia, Rsv infection, Treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus.
Contraindication
Ribavirin is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy,Autoimmune hepatitis,Haemoglobinopathies,Hypersensitivity reactions.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ribavirin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Thirst, Headache, Fatigue, Insomnia, Metallic taste, Mood swings, GI disturbance, Decrease in RBC.
Warnings
Ribavirin should not be used during pregnancy, since the risks outweigh the benefits. Birth control measures should be taken while using this medicine.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Ribavirin Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 400 mg |
| Single Dose | 400 (400) |
| Frequency | 12 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: For Hapatitis C, for 6 months. |
Ribavirin Dosage for Neonatal
| Dose | 3.125 to 6.25 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 4.7 (4.6875) |
| Frequency | 8 hourly |
| Route | Oral |
Ribavirin Dosage for Paedriatic
| Dose | 2.5 to 5 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 3.8 (3.75) |
| Frequency | 8 hourly |
| Route | Oral |
| Note: For 1-2 Weeks |
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