Question 1

can you develop a gradual allergy to ribavirin over 8-9 days  with shortness of breath   no drop in h&h  no asthma history?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Breathing difficulty from ribavirin is usually a wheezing allergic reaction. However it's best to discuss this with the physician who is prescribing the ribavirin and following you as he/she would want to know of any possible side effects.

Question 2

what is the drug virazole used for? (ribavirin-inhalation)

Accepted Answer

RSV: The inhaled form of Ribavirin is used to treat respiratory syncytial virus in infants and children with lower respiratory tract (lung) infection from this infection, particularly if immunocompromised (poor immune system from chemotherapy, hiv, bone marrow problem or other).

Question 3

how does ribavirin work?

Accepted Answer

Ribavirin: Ribavirin is an antiviral medication used with interferon to treat hepatitis c. It works by stopping the virus that causes hepatitis C from spreading inside the body. It is a prodrug, which when metabolized, interferes with viral replication.

Question 4

what happens when i overdose on ribavirin?

Accepted Answer

Depends upon doses: All medicines have a threshold to cause signs of intoxication. If you know how much you did take ( number of pills or milligrams.) call the Poison Control Center 18002823171 in the USA to see if you should worry or go to the emergency room? If this happened recently in matter of few hours try to vomit them.

Question 5

what are the most common uses of ribavirin?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis C, RSV: It is approved for use (along with interferon) for treatment of chronic hepatitis C in adults and children.  It is approved for use for treatment of respiratory syncytial virus in infants and children.

Question 6

can ribavirin cause side effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The full list of side effects of Ribavirin is very long. A few of the most common side effects are anemia, fever and emotional lability.

Question 7

what is the normal dose of ribavirin for hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

Varies w interferon: When treating hepatitis C in adults, the dosing of Ribavirin depends on a few factors:  which of the hepatitis C viruses (i.e. Which genotype) is being treated, whether or not the person treated also has hiv, and whether or not the patient weighs less than 75kg (165 lb).  The dose can range from 400mg twice daily to 600mg twice daily.

Question 8

what is rebetol (ribavirin)?

Accepted Answer

Rebetol (ribavirin): Rebetol (ribavirin) is used with an interferon med to treat hepatitis C.

Question 9

how dangerous is ribavirin? my boyfriend has it but i don't know much about it?

Accepted Answer

Not dangerous, but: Ribavirin is often prescribed for the treatment of hepatitis c.

Question 10

can depression come from copegus (ribavirin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Copegus (ribavirin) is usually given with Pegasys (peg interferon) to treat tough illness, and they are tough meds with tough side effects, but they often work. Depression doesoccur during treatment, usually more the chemical kind which responds better to medicine. I've seen a couple of people going through interferon treatment (older varieties; both did well with wellbutrin, (bupropion) but ask your own doc.

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