Ribavirin

Ribavirin

CAT N°: 16757
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Ribavirin is an antiviral guanosine nucleoside analog.{29248,59186} Upon entry into cells, ribavirin is metabolized to an active triphosphate form that induces viral RNA chain termination and inhibits viral polymerases. It reduces replication in a panel of seven RNA and four DNA viruses in Vero cells (EC50s = 2-95 µg/ml).{59187} Ribavirin also reduces replication of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Vero cells (EC50 = 109.5 µM).{45843} Aerosol administration of ribavirin (30 mg/kg) reduces mortality in a mouse model of influenza A infection.{59188} Formulations containing ribavirin have been used in the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and viral hemorrhagic fevers.

Territorial Availability: Available through Bertin Technologies only in France

  • Synonyms
    • 1-?-D-ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide
  • Correlated keywords
    • 66510-?90-?5 437710-?49-?1 anti viral Copegus Cotronak EBP 954 EBP954 ICN 1229 ICN1229 Meduna Megaribavirin NSC163039 Ravanex Rebetol Ribamide Ribamidil Ribasphere Ribavarin Ribavirin Tribavirin Vilona Viramid Virazole Virin Virizadole
  • Product Overview:
    Ribavirin is an antiviral guanosine nucleoside analog.{29248,59186} Upon entry into cells, ribavirin is metabolized to an active triphosphate form that induces viral RNA chain termination and inhibits viral polymerases. It reduces replication in a panel of seven RNA and four DNA viruses in Vero cells (EC50s = 2-95 µg/ml).{59187} Ribavirin also reduces replication of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Vero cells (EC50 = 109.5 µM).{45843} Aerosol administration of ribavirin (30 mg/kg) reduces mortality in a mouse model of influenza A infection.{59188} Formulations containing ribavirin have been used in the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and viral hemorrhagic fevers.

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