ribavirin

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes ribavirin to a patient with a respiratory infection.

Definition

Noun 1. An antiviral medication: Ribavirin is a synthetic nucleoside analogue used as an antiviral drug to treat certain serious viral infections.

Usage

Ribavirin is used specifically in medical contexts to refer to the pharmaceutical compound. It is often administered by inhalation or orally, depending on the formulation and the infection being treated. * The doctor prescribed ribavirin as part of the combination therapy. * Treatment with ribavirin requires careful monitoring of the patient's blood count.

Advanced Usage

• As part of combination therapy: Ribavirin is frequently used in combination with other drugs, such as interferon, for enhanced efficacy against viruses like hepatitis C.
  • The standard treatment for genotype 2 hepatitis C was interferon combined with ribavirin.

Variants and Related Words

• Virazole: A former trade name for ribavirin, often used in historical or brand-specific contexts.
  • The inhaled formulation was marketed under the name Virazole.

Synonyms

• Antiviral agent: A general term for any substance that acts against viruses.
• Nucleoside analogue: A class of antiviral drugs that mimic natural nucleosides, interfering with viral replication.

Notes on Meaning

The term "ribavirin" refers strictly to the chemical compound itself. It is not used in general language and has no idiomatic or figurative meanings. Its use is confined to medical, pharmacological, and virological contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an inhaled antiviral agent (trade name Virazole) that may be used to treat serious virus infections

Từ đồng nghĩa

• virazole