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Product Name | Ribavirin |
Appearance | White Powder |
CAS NO. | 36791-04-5 |
Molecular Formula | C8H12N4O5 |
Storage | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location |
Ribavirin Product Categories: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients; Antivirals for Research and Experimental Use; Biochemistry; Chemical Reagents for Pharmacology Research; Nucleosides and their analogs; Nucleosides, Nucleotides & Related Reagents; Anti-virals; Inhibitors; Intermediates & Fine Chemicals; Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase; Pharmaceuticals; API's; Antiviral; Bases & Related Reagents; Carbohydrates & Derivatives; Nucleotides Ribavirin Mol File: 36791-04-5. mol
Treatment of Viral Infections: Ribavirin is primarily used in the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, often in combination with other antiviral agents, to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Management: In pediatric patients, ribavirin has been administered via inhalation to treat severe cases of RSV infections, though its use has become less common due to the advent of more effective therapies.
Research and Experimental Therapies: Ribavirin is also studied for its potential in treating other viral diseases, including certain strains of influenza, as well as in the context of antiviral research and development.
Inhibition of Viral Replication: Ribavirin functions by inhibiting the replication of viral RNA, thereby reducing the viral load in infected cells. This mechanism disrupts the virus's life cycle and limits its spread.
Immunomodulatory Effects: Ribavirin has been shown to exhibit immunomodulatory properties, modulating the immune response to viral infections. This can help the body better combat the virus and facilitate viral clearance.
Mutagenic Properties: Ribavirin, though less relevant in its clinical applications, possesses mutagenic activity, meaning it can induce genetic mutations. This property is exploited in research settings to study viral genetics and evolution but is closely monitored to avoid unwanted consequences in therapeutic use.