ribavirin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ribavirin
1965–70; probably by shortening and alteration of ribofuranosyl, a component of its chemical name ( see ribose, furan, -ose 2, -yl) + vir(us) + -in 2
Example Sentences
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The FDA warns that ribavirin should not be given to pregnant women or to their male partners, and that pregnancy should be avoided during treatment and for months afterward.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2021
Unfortunately, not only did the steroid and ribavirin combination fail as therapy, it might have worsened some patients’ outcomes.
From Slate • May 13, 2020
In a large study, 295 out of 327 patients treated with sofosbuvir, as well as ribavirin and interferon, showed no signs of the virus in their blood after 12 weeks.
From Scientific American • Sep. 4, 2014
Right now, doctors are relying on isolating patients and antiviral treatment with oseltamivir and zanamivir for H7N9, and ribavirin and interferon for MERS.
From New York Times • May 27, 2013
I would still inject interferon and take ribavirin, but I would add a daily dose of Solvadi.
From Washington Post
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