ribavirin

ribavirin
A synthetic nucleoside antiviral agent that, by its inhibitory effect on the synthesis of guanosine 5′-phosphate, inhibits both DNA and RNA synthesis; used for treatment of viral pneumonia caused by respiratory syncytial virus.

* * *

ri·ba·vi·rin .rī-bə-'vī-rən n a synthetic broad-spectrum antiviral drug C8H12N4O5 that is a nucleoside resembling guanosine

* * *

n.
an antiviral drug effective against a range of DNA and RNA viruses, including the herpes group, respiratory syncytial virus, and those causing hepatitis C, several strains of influenza, and Lassa fever. It is administered by a small-particle aerosol inhaler or by mouth. Possible side-effects include breathing difficulty, bacterial pneumonia, and pneumothorax. Unfortunately, it antagonizes the action of zidovudine against HIV. Trade names: Rebetol, Virazole.

* * *

ri·ba·vi·rin (ri″bə-viґrin) [USP] a nucleoside analogue resembling guanosine; it is a broad-spectrum antiviral active against a wide variety of DNA and RNA viruses; used in the treatment of severe viral pneumonia caused by respiratory syncytial virus, particularly in high-risk infants with underlying conditions such as cardiopulmonary disease, administered by oral inhalation. It is also used in conjunction with interferon alfa-2b in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C, administered orally.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Нужен реферат?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Ribavirin — Systematic (IUPAC) name 1 [(2R,3R,4S,5R) 3,4 dihydroxy 5 (hydroxymethyl)oxolan 2 yl] 1H 1,2,4 triazole 3 carboxamide Clinical data …   Wikipedia

  • ribavirin — is an orally active guanoside analogue that inhibits the replication of a variety of RNA viruses. It inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase …   Dictionary of molecular biology

  • ribavirin — [rī′bə vī΄rin] n. a synthetic, broad spectrum antiviral drug, C8H12N4O5 …   English World dictionary

  • Ribavirin — Strukturformel Allgemeines Freiname Ribavirin Andere Namen …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • ribavirin — noun Etymology: perhaps from ribonucleic acid + virus + 1 in Date: 1976 a synthetic broad spectrum antiviral nucleoside C8H12N4O5 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • ribavirin — /ruy beuh vuy rin/, n. Pharm. a synthetic compound, C8H12N4O5, active against several DNA and RNA viruses. [1965 70; prob. by shortening and alter. of ribofuranosyl, a component of its chemical name (see RIBOSE, FURAN, OSE2, YL) + VIR(US) + IN2]… …   Universalium

  • ribavirin — noun An antiviral drug used to treat a number of DNA and RNA viruses …   Wiktionary

  • ribavirin — ri·ba·vi·rin …   English syllables

  • ribavirin — n. an antiviral drug effective against a range of DNA and RNA viruses, including the herpes group, respiratory syncytial virus, and those causing hepatitis C and Lassa fever. It is administered by a small particle aerosol inhaler or by mouth.… …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • ribavirin — ri•ba•vi•rin [[t]ˈraɪ bəˌvaɪ rɪn[/t]] n. pha a synthetic compound, C8H12N4O5, active against several DNA and RNA viruses • Etymology: 1965–70; prob. by shortening and alter. of ribofuranosyl, a component of its chemical name (see ribose, furan,… …   From formal English to slang

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”