Ribavirin and interferon alfa-2b - - rye-ba-VYE-rin and in-ter-FEER-on AL-fa combination is using to treat a viral liver infection known as hepatitis C infection. Ribavirin is taken by mouth and interferon alfa-2b is aplaying beneath the skin - subcutaneously. Ribavirin is using to treat virus infections. Interferons are substances naturally produced by cells in the body to help fight infections and tumors. Interferon alfa-2b is a synthetic - man-made version of these substances. Interferon alfa-2b is using to treat a variety of tumors and viruses including the hepatitis C virus.
Ribavirin is available for oral administration. Interferon alfa-2b is available only as an injectable form.
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada