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Ribavirin 200 mg Capsule

Manufactured byLupin Ltd.
ContainsRibavirin
Description
Ribavirin 200 mg Capsule is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection. This medicine should be used in combination with an interferon medication such as peginterferon alfa-2a [Pegasys] or peginterferon alpha-2b [PEG-Intron]. It should be used with caution in patients with blood disorders due to the increased risk of side effects.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ribavirin 200 mg Capsule

  • Anxiety
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss
  • Itching or rash
  • Sweating
  • Hair loss
  • Mental depression
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Constipation
  • Muscle cramps and stiffness
  • Blood in urine and stools
  • Back pain
  • Burning, dry and itchy eyes

Uses of Ribavirin 200 mg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Chronic Hepatitis C
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women or in male partners of pregnant women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women and women who are planning to get pregnant due to the increased risk of adverse effects on the fetus. This medicine is not recommended for use even in the male partners of women who are pregnant.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ribavirin or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Autoimmune hepatitis

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of autoimmune hepatitis due to the increased risk of worsening of the condition.

Hemoglobinopathies

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of blood disorders like hemoglobinopathies due to the increased risk of worsening of the condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women or in male partners of pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Pancreatitis

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of pancreatitis due to the increased risk of worsening of the condition. Any unusual symptoms should be reported to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Ophthalmologic disorders

This medicine is used in combination with alpha interferons. Alpha interferons may cause increased ophthalmological side effects in patients with a known history of ophthalmologic disorders. Close monitoring of eye function is recommended during treatment with this combination. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Azathioprine

Didanosine

Abacavir

Disease interactions

Pulmonary Deterioration

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of pulmonary disorders due to the increased risk of side effects. Close monitoring of lung function is necessary during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of side effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Heart Disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of serious heart disease or severe anemia due to the increased risk of worsening of the condition. Close monitoring of heart function, hemoglobin, and blood cell counts is advised during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed/advised. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Report any severe undesired side effects to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by blocking the growth of the virus that causes Hepatitis C. This helps in stopping the spread of the infection.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Purine nucleosides

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=35f99f76-f2ef-4a81-91ff-285419664be3

Ribavirin 200mg Capsules - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2020 [cited 20 January 2020]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7117/smpc#POSOLOGY

Ribavirin: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 20 January 2020]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a605018.html

Ribavirin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 3 February 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00811
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