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Its use during pregnancy can bring harm to the developing fetus. [1] Effective birth control is recommended for both males and females for at least seven months during and after use. [8] The mechanism of action of ribavirin is not entirely clear. [1] Ribavirin was patented in 1971 and approved for medical use in 1986. [9]
Ribavirin: Hepatitis C [15] nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor: Rilpivirine (Edurant) [16] HIV Rimantadine: Influenza A: M2 proton channel antagonist Ritonavir: HIV HIV-1 protease inhibitor Saquinavir: HIV Simeprevir (Olysio) Hepatitis C Sofosbuvir: Hepatitis C [17] nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor: Stavudine ...
Taribavirin has better liver-targeting than ribavirin, and has a shorter life in the body due to less penetration and storage in red blood cells. It is expected eventually to be the drug of choice for viral hepatitis syndromes in which ribavirin is active. These include hepatitis C and perhaps also hepatitis B and yellow fever.
Ledipasvir is a drug for the treatment of hepatitis C that was developed by Gilead Sciences. [1] After completing Phase III clinical trials, on February 10, 2014, Gilead filed for U.S. approval of a ledipasvir/sofosbuvir fixed-dose combination tablet for genotype 1 hepatitis C. [2] [3] The ledipasvir/sofosbuvir combination is a direct-acting antiviral agent that interferes with HCV replication ...
Daclatasvir, sold under the brand name Daklinza, is an antiviral medication used in combination with other medications to treat hepatitis C (HCV). [5] The other medications used in combination include sofosbuvir, ribavirin, and interferon, vary depending on the virus type and whether the person has cirrhosis. [3] It is taken by mouth. [5]
Telaprevir is only indicated for use against hepatitis C genotype 1 viral infections and has not been proven to be safe or effective when used for other genotypes of the virus. The standard therapy of pegylated interferon and ribavirin is less effective than telaprevir in those with genotype 1.
Sofosbuvir used alone and in combination with other drugs such as ribavirin with or without a peginterferon has a good safety profile. Common side effects are fatigue, headache, nausea, rash, irritability, dizziness, back pain, and anemia.
Baloxavir marboxil, sold under the brand name Xofluza, is an antiviral medication for treatment of influenza A and influenza B. [4] It was approved for medical use both in Japan and in the United States in 2018, [7] [8] [9] and is taken as a single dose by mouth. [4]