ribavirin

Drug

Table Of Contents:
Generic names (Common brand names)
Description
Uses
Proper use
Cautions
Side effects
Special considerations

• respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
• influenza virus
• herpes simplex virus

• carefully selected infants and children with severe lung infections due to RSV.

• infections due to influenza A and B.

• allergy to ribavirin
• pregnancy

• about any problems in the past with:
  • ribavirin
• if any of the following medical conditions are present:
  • asthma
  • heart disease

• Anemia. Symptoms may include:
  • weakness
  • loss of energy
  • intolerance to cold
  • shortness of breath

• heart and circulation
  • serious arrhythmia
• lungs
  • worsening of lung function

• heart and circulation
  • low blood pressure
• skin
  • rash

• eyes, ears, nose and throat
  • red eye lids

• The resources used to create this product (e.g. textbooks, journal, expert judgment) did not report any special problems with alcohol while using this medication. Discuss any concerns with your health care provider.

• Ribavirin will decrease your breathing ability. If it must be used and you have asthma, your breathing ability should be closely monitored.

• This medication is not used by women.

• The resources used to create this product (e.g. textbooks, journal, expert judgment) did not report any special problems for use of this medication with diabetes. Discuss any concerns with your health care provider.

• Do not stop taking this medication just because you feel better. Take in for the full number of days your health care provider tells you to.

• No problems are expected since the equipment needed is not portable.

• This medication is not used in the elderly.

• This medication may be taken without regard to meals.

• This medication is only used in children

• Women who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breast feeding should try to minimize their exposure to ribavirin. This would include nurses, hospital workers, the mother of a child and other hospital visitors.

• Since it is only use in children, no problems are expected.

• The resources used to create this product (e.g. textbooks, journal, expert judgment) did not report any special problems for use of this medication with sun exposure. Discuss any concerns with your health care provider.