Ribavirin
· Trade Name
Virazole
· Generic Name
RIBAVIRIN
· Drug Class
Anti viral medication
Hepatitis medication
· How It Works
Medication mechanism of action unknown
· Serious Side Effects
bone marrow failure
birth defect
infection
depression
suicidal ideation (thinking of suicide)
autoimmune disorder
lung toxicity
pancreatitis
diabetes
hypothyroidism
hyperthyroidism
heart attack
colitis
retinal thrombosis
allergic reactions
· Common Side Effects
muscle pain
joint pain
fatigue
headache
dizziness
fever
insomnia
hair loss
bone marrow failure
nausea
vomiting
weight loss
depression
itch
dyspnea
diarrhea
impaired concentration
cough
rash
Posted on March 25, 2009
