RIBAMIPS 200

RIBAMIPS 200
Ribavirin Capsule 200mg

Ribamips 200 is an antiviral medicine that is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and clears up the infection.

INDICATIONS :

Used with other medications to fight the hepatitis C virus.

Helps treat viral infections in people with weak immune systems.

Used in severe lung infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus.

MECHANISM OF ACTION:

Ribavirin is reported to have several mechanism of actions that lead to inhibition of viral RNA and protein synthesis. After activation by adenosine kinase to ribavirin mono-, di-, and triphosphate metabolites. Ribavirin triphosphate (RTP) is the predominant metabolite which directly inhibits viral mRNA polymerase by binding to the nucleotide binding site of the enzyme. This prevents the binding of the correct nucleotides, leading to a reduction in viral replication or to the production of defective virions

DOSAGE:

As per directed by the physician and doctor .

REFERENCE

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