Ribasure 200mg (Ribavirin)

Ribasure

Composition: Ribavirin- 200 mg

Classification: Hepatitis C Medicine

What is Ribasure?

It is the antiviral drug used for Hepatitis C infection.

Uses of Ribasure

Chronic Hepatitis C

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

How does Ribasure work?

It replaces the natural building blocks of DNA and inhibits viral CELL replication.

Benefits

It is used with other drugs to elevate the effectiveness of the Hep C therapy.

Lowers the risk of relapse

Effective against various RNA /DNA viruses

Used in patients unresponsive to antiviral therapy

Can be used for Respiratory Syncytial Virus in infants and immune- compromised individuals

Common Side Effects

• Nausea,
• Dizziness,
• Headache,
• Digestive issues,
• Tiredness,
• Diarrhea.

Serious Side Effects

Destroying red blood cells causes severe Anemia.

Pancreatitis

Hepatic toxicity- Avoid alcohol while treatment

Neuropsychiatric condition- depression, confusion

Cardiac toxicity - heart attack, strokes

Suppresses immune system

Precautions

To be cautiously used in patients with -

Liver disorders

Kidney disorder

Anemic

Severe psychiatric illness

Autoimmune disease

Severe heart disease

And co-administration with another drug like zivoduvine.

Contraindications

Allergy or hypersensitivity to drug components

Breastfeeding mothers

Pregnant women

Warning

To be used when prescribed by a doctor.

Important Safety and Monitoring Information

Regularly monitor -

• Hepatic functions,
• Renal functions,
• Cardiac functions,
• Co-infections,
• Neuropsychiatric functions

Drug interactions -

Zidovudin , Didanosine , Azathioprin,lopinavir /ritonavir

May impair antacid absorption