RIBAVIRIN: Biochemistry, Clinical Applications & Potential Side Effects (Pharmacology-research, Safety Testing and Regulation) - Softcover

BUSKIRK, JORIS

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1628088133 ISBN 13: 9781628088137

Synopsis

Ribavirin has been studied for over 20 years as a potential therapy against a number of RNA and DNA viruses. It is well known that Ribavirin in combination with Interferon is a key antiviral component in the treatment of Hepatitis C virus infection. In this book, the authors discuss the biochemistry, clinical applications and potential side effects of Ribavirin. Topics include optimising Ribavirin use for the treatment of Hepatitis C; Ribavirin and its great potential in infectious diseases; the antiviral actions of Ribavirin; a novel prediction method for the responsiveness of Hepatitis C patients to drug treatment; and Ribavirin's intolerable cough during HCV combination therapy which can be overcome by replacement with Nitazoxanide.

Edition details

• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1628088133
• ISBN 13: 9781628088137
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1