Ribavirin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Copegus, Rebetol, Virazole, Virazid, tribavirin

Additional Information

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, ribavirin is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:

• Influenza A and B (given by aerosol inhalation)
• Lassa fever (either given orally or by injection)

For patients taking this medicine by mouth or injection for Lassa fever :

• Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
  More common
  • Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. The following side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
  Less common
  • Headache; loss of appetite; nausea; trouble in sleeping; unusual tiredness or weakness

Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.

This medicine may also be used for other virus infections as determined by your doctor. However, it will not work for certain viruses, such as the common cold.