ribavirin

… with antiviral drugs such as ribavirin, but in most cases the focus is on controlling body temperature, fluids, and electrolytes. In severe cases the breathing is aided mechanically, and toxins are removed through kidney dialysis.

…infection is the nucleoside analogue ribavirin, which can be administered orally, parenterally, or by inhalation. Ribavirin must also be activated by phosphorylation in order to be effective. An injectable humanized monoclonal antibody is available for prevention of RSV infection in high-risk infants and children. It provides passive immunity and must…

…RSV is the nucleoside analogue ribavirin, which can be administered orally, parenterally (by injection or infusion), or by inhalation. An injectable humanized monoclonal antibody is available for prevention of severe RSV illness in high-risk infants and children. It provides passive immunity and must by given by intramuscular injection once a…

…often given in combination with ribavirin, an antiviral drug that mimics nucleosides (the building blocks of DNA and RNA) and thereby interferes with viral reproduction. Ribavirin may also be used in combination with agents known as sofosbuvir and velpatasvir, which inhibit key molecules involved in HCV RNA replication. Treatment of…

namely pegylated interferon alpha and ribavirin. Response rates to these drugs vary according to a number of factors, including treatment regimen, HCV genotype, the severity of liver disease, and the patient’s genetic makeup. Other antivirals, such as boceprevir and telaprevir, may be used along with interferon and ribavirin in patients…