Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Ribavirin(200mg)
Ribavirin is a purine nucleoside analogue has broad-spectrum antiviral activity against influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus and many other DNA and double stranded RNA viruses. It is a mono- and triphosphate derivatives generated intracellularly inhibit GTP and viral RNA synthesis and have other sites of action.
Before taking RIBAHEP, tell your physician if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age. The common side effects are headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue and fever.
Ribavirin works by inhibiting the multiplication of many types of viruses, including the hepatitis C viruses.
After oral ingestion of ribavirin (which is the most typical route of administration), the plasma concentration exhibits a characteristic three-phase profile, consisting of two rapid phases (absorption and distribution) and one long terminal elimination phase.
SERIOUS
Chest pain, cough, changes in heart beats and fainting
Confusion, depression and aggressive behaviour
Numbness or tingling
Trouble sleeping, thinking or concentrating
Stomach pain, black, tar, blood in stool or urine, lower back or side pain
Painful or difficult urination
Bleeding from your nose
Problems with your eyesight or hearing
Skin rash or redness
COMMON
Headache
Muscle pain
Weakness
Fatigue
Fever
Ribavirin therapy is contraindicated in women who are pregnant and in the male partners of women who are pregnant. Extreme care must be taken to avoid pregnancy during therapy and for 6 months after completion of treatment in both female patients and in female partners of male patients who are taking ribavirin therapy.
RIBAHEP is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with RIBAHEP.
RIBAHEP is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Producing a broad-spectrum activity against several RNA and DNA viruses, Ribavirin is a synthetic guanosine nucleoside and antiviral agent that interferes with the synthesis of viral mRNA. It is primarily indicated for use in treating hepatitis C and viral hemorrhagic fevers.
Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first. Ribavirin has no known severe interactions with other drugs. Severe interactions of ribavirin include: didanosine.
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.
Always take RIBAHEP exactly as your doctor has directed you. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
Can RIBAHEP used in children and adolescents?
It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age.
Can RIBAHEP be used during breastfeeding?
No, it should not be used during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for advice.
For how long and in what dose should RIBAHEP be taken?
It must be taken according to the dose and duration as directed by your doctor.
