Rebetol 200Mg Capsule

Ribavirin is a medication that acts against viruses. It treats hepatitis C, respiratory syncytial virus infections and viral hemorrhagic fever. It is also prescribed in other viral infections including influenza A and B and adenovirus.

This medicine is specially indicated for the treatment of severe lower respiratory tract RSV infections in patients with an underlying compromising condition (prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and other chronic lung conditions, congenital heart disease, immunodeficiency, immunosuppression), and recent transplant recipients.

Ribavirin is the primary drug when it comes to the treatment of Congo fever. This is a viral haemorrhagic fever which is usually transmitted by ticks. Tell your doctor if you have or ever had a mental illness, cancer, diabetes, sexually transmitted disease, sarcoidosis, gout, Gilbert's syndrome, thyroid, eye, pancreas, or lung disease.

You must not take this medication if have or taking:

• Didanosine
• Liver failure
• Kidney disease
• Autoimmune hepatitis.

This medication is available as a tablet, a capsule and an oral solution to take by mouth or inhale. It is usually taken with food two times a day, in the morning and the evening, for 24 to 48 weeks or longer.

Use with caution in patients requiring assisted ventilation because precipitation of the drug in the respiratory equipment may interfere with safe and effective patient ventilation; monitor carefully in patients with COPD and asthma for deterioration of respiratory function. Rebetol 200Mg Capsule is potentially mutagenic, tumour-promoting, and gonadotoxic.

Severe psychiatric events have also occurred including depression and suicidal behaviour during combination therapy; avoid use in patients with a psychiatric history.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

• Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (Hcv) Infection

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

• Autoimmune Hepatitis

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Nausea

• Loss Of Appetite

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Fatigue

• Anemia

• Hypotension

• Rash

• Conjunctivitis

• Bronchospasm

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medication is probably unsafe to use along with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• What is the onset of action?

  The action of this medication is initiated within 30 - 45 minutes after administration.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The drug will remain active for about 24 hrs from the time of its onset of action.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Rebetol 200Mg Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Heptos 200Mg Capsule

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Ribavin 200Mg Capsule

  Lupin Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Rebetol 200Mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

This medication is ribonucleic analog that prevents viral RNA synthesis and viral mRNA clapping, thereby inhibiting nucleoside. In the form of purine RNA nucleotides it affects RNA metabolism that is needed for viral replication.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with the following medicines which include Antacid, Nucleoside analogues, Didanosine (ddI), Azathioprine, and Zidovudine.

• Ques : What is Rebetol 200Mg Capsule?

  Ans : This is a medication that acts against viruses. It treats hepatitis C, RSV infection and viral hemorrhagic fever including Congo fever.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Rebetol 200Mg Capsule before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be taken for 24 to 48 weeks or longer.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Rebetol 200Mg Capsule?

  Ans : This medication should be taken two times a day in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Rebetol 200Mg Capsule empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is usually taken with food two times a day, in the morning and the evening.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Rebetol 200Mg Capsule?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

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