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Ribavirin

Chemical Structure / Formula of Ribavirin

  • Formula: C8H12N4O5

  • Structure: A purine analog with a ribose-like sugar.

Chemical Structure of Ribavirin

Mechanism of Action

  • Converted into Ribavirin triphosphate, which inhibits RNA polymerase and viral mRNA synthesis.

Uses

  • Hepatitis C (in combination with interferon-alpha).

  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in severe pediatric cases.

  • Lassa fever, other viral hemorrhagic fevers.

Side Effects

  • Hemolytic anemia.

  • Teratogenic (contraindicated in pregnancy).

  • Flu-like symptoms, depression.


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