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Ribavirin
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| 1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-Triazole-3-carboxamide | |
| CAS number 36791-04-5 | ATC code J05AB04 |
| Chemical formula | CH12N4O5 |
| Molecular weight | 244.206 |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Elimination half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
| Pregnancy category | ? |
| Legal status | ? |
| Delivery | ? |
Ribavirin (Copegus®; Rebetol®) is an anti-viral drug active against a number of DNA and RNA viruses. It is a member of the nucleoside antimetabolite drugs that interfere with duplication of the viral genetic material.
It is used in the treatment of hepatitis C in combination with interferon. It is also used to treat Respiratory Syncitial virus infections in children.
12-03-2008 10:22:39
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