Ribavirin
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Ribavirin Definition
A synthetic nucleoside analogue of ribofuranosyl with antiviral activity. Ribavirin incorporates into viral nucleic acid, inhibits viral ribonucleic acid (RNA) synthesis, induces viral genome mutations, and inhibits normal viral replication. Ribavirin shows activity against a variety of RNA viruses, especially hepatitis C virus. (NCI04)
Ribavirin Synonyms
Ribavirin, 1-.beta.-D-Ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2, 4-triazole-3-carboxamide, 1-Beta-D-ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazolo-3-carboxamide, 1-Beta-D-ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide, ICN 1229, ICN-1229, RIBA, RIBAVIRIN, RTCA, Rebetol, Viramide, Virazid, Virazole, ribavirin
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