Ribavirin
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Indications
- Chronic hepatitis C (in combination with direct acting antivirals, or interferon alfa 2a, or peginterferon alfa 2a with or without direct acting antivirals)
- Chronic hepatitis C (in combination with peginterferon alfa 2b with or without direct acting antivirals)
- Chronic hepatitis C genotype 2 or 3 (not previously treated), or patients infected with HIV and hepatitis C (in combination with peginterferon alfa)
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Drug Interactions
24 drug interactions identified for Ribavirin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
When used by inhalation Maintain standard supportive respiratory and fluid management therapy With systemic use Anaemia (haemoglobin concentration should be monitored during the treatment and correcti
Side Effects
Common or very common Alopecia; anaemia; anxiety; appetite decreased; arrhythmias; arthralgia; arthritis; asthenia; behaviour abnormal; chest pain; ch...
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