Ribavirin - rye-ba-VYE-rin is using to treat severe virus pneumonia in infants and young children. It is given by oral inhalation - breathing in the drug as a fine mist through the mouth, using a special nebulizer - sprayer attached to an oxygen hood or tent or face mask.
Ribavirin taken by mouth - oral treats a viral liver infection known as hepatitis C. It is using in combination with injectable interferon alfa-2b - in-ter-FEER-on AL-fa-2b or with injectable peginterferon alfa-2b - peg-in-ter-FEER-on AL-fa-2b. 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 and peginterferon alfa-2b are synthetic - man-made versions of these substances. Interferon alfa-2b and peginterferon alfa-2b are using to treat a variety of tumors and viruses including the hepatitis C virus.
Ribavirin is available in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Another commonly using name is tribavirin .