Ribacee 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 1,050.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 350.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ribavirin |
| Company | Jenphar bangladesh ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) virus infection
- Compensated liver disease
- Coinfection with HIV
Pharmacology
- Inhibitory action against respiratory syncytial virus
- Inhibitory action against influenza virus
- Inhibitory action against herpes simplex virus
- Mechanism of action not clear
- Interference with viral nucleic acid synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended duration of treatment for previously untreated patients
- Assessment of virologic response after 24 weeks
- Treatment discontinuation considerations
- Safety and efficacy data on treatment duration
- Administration without regard to food
- Hydration recommendation
Interaction
- Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors interaction
- Azathioprine interaction
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in pregnant women
- Hemoglobinopathies contraindication
- Contraindicated in combination with didanosine
- Reports of fatal hepatic failure
- Reports of peripheral neuropathy
- Reports of pancreatitis
- Reports of hyperlactatemia/lactic acidosis
Side Effects
- Psychiatric and central nervous system effects
- Ocular disorders
- Dental and periodontal disorders
- Growth inhibition in children and adolescents
- Similar adverse reactions in pediatric subjects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category X pregnancy rating
- Embryocidal and/or teratogenic effects in animal studies
- Malformations in different anatomical areas
- Reduced survival of fetuses and offspring
- Unknown excretion in human milk
- Risk of adverse reactions in nursing infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Birth defects and fetal death precautions
- Negative pregnancy test requirement
- Use of contraception and monthly pregnancy tests
- Precautions for male patients and female partners
Use in Special Populations
- Lack of established safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below 3 years
- Greater risk of toxic reactions in patients with impaired renal function
- Dose reduction recommendations for patients with impaired renal function
Therapeutic Class
- Hepatic viral infections (Hepatitis C)
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Store in a cool & dry place
- Protect from light