The drug ribavirin, which is given to Lassa victims, was given to the fifth Lujo virus patient. From Wordnik.com. Reference
A sixth group took only interferon and ribavirin, which is the current standard of care for HCV antiviral treatment. From Wordnik.com. [MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians] Reference
I took the pegintron-ribavirin treatment a few years ago. From Wordnik.com. [Eight Random Facts Meme] Reference
Interferon combined with ribavirin is effective in about 30% to 50% of patients. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 2] Reference
Standard treatment is a combination of the drug pegylated interferon and ribavirin. From Wordnik.com. [Corporate Watch] Reference
The difference is significant because of the side effects from interferon and ribavirin. From Wordnik.com. [Firms Race for Hepatitis C Drugs] Reference
In 2001 my treatment options included 48 weeks of a combination of interferon and ribavirin. From Wordnik.com. [My Turn: What Happens After Hepatitis] Reference
The antiviral drug ribavirin has been used in treatment of established CCHF infection with apparent benefit. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 2] Reference
Earlier this year, he tried a combination of extended-release interferon and ribavirin, but that still didn't help. From Wordnik.com. [Strides Against Hepatitis C Open Door to Blockbusters] Reference
And ribavirin is a drug that does have some serious side effects -- including hemolytic anemia and other complications. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 22, 2003] Reference
Patients take a combination of two agents, an extended-release interferon that's injected and an antiviral pill, ribavirin. From Wordnik.com. [Strides Against Hepatitis C Open Door to Blockbusters] Reference
Bristol's studies include a regimen that eliminates ribavirin, which will reduce side effects such as anemia and depression. From Wordnik.com. [Biotech Busts And Breakthroughs] Reference
Treatment Specific treatment with the anti-viral drug, ribavirin may be effective if given within the first six days of illness. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 3] Reference
Prophylaxis with ribavirin is recommended by some workers for close contacts, but there is little information about its efficacy. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
There were initial reports primarily from Asia that seemed to indicate patients might do better if they'd receive ribavirin and steroids. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 22, 2003] Reference
They could raise the cure rate for hepatitis C to between 65% and 95% when given in combination with ribavirin and interferon, Dr. Lo Re said. From Wordnik.com. [Firms Race for Hepatitis C Drugs] Reference
The trial will determine the efficacy of VX-950 combined with pegylated interferon and ribavirin, the current standard of care for HCV patients. From Wordnik.com. [Vertex's J&J Deal Key To Future Success: Analyst] Reference
· The antiviral drug ribavirin has been shown to inhibit viral growth in experimental systems, but has not been evaluated in the clinical setting. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 2] Reference
The first two treatments to be approved for use in the United States for people with chronic hepatitis C virus infection are interferon and ribavirin. From Wordnik.com. [Hepatitis C] Reference
Along with that question, there seem to be some reports from Hong Kong that the treatment of ribavirin and steroids may be harming some patients more than helping them. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 22, 2003] Reference
Medications such as interferon and ribavirin gave her debilitating side-effects. From Wordnik.com. [Cannabis Culture Magazine] Reference
Two hundred and ten patients received PEG-IFN-alpha-2a (180 ug/week) and ribavirin. From Wordnik.com. [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference
Treatment for chronic hepatitis C with pegylated-interferon and ribavirin proves effective. From Wordnik.com. [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference
In this Phase II trial it's being tested alone or in combination with ribavirin, another drug. From Wordnik.com. [Boston Business News - Local Boston News | Boston Business Journal] Reference
PEGASYS® (peginterferon alfa-2a) and COPEGUS® (ribavirin) in HCV treatment-naive patients has been modified. From Wordnik.com. [Health News from Medical News Today] Reference
That article says he's taking interferon and ribavirin, which cause severe depression, confusion, and insomnia. From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Digg] Reference
Patients received either non-pegylated interferon tiw or pegylated interferon weekly in combination with ribavirin. From Wordnik.com. [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories] Reference
Unlike narlaprevir, however, a four-week lead-in with interferon and ribavirin did not boost BI 201355's effectiveness. From Wordnik.com. [MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians] Reference
If you are taking EPZICOM as well as interferon with or without ribavirin and you experience side effects, be sure to tell your doctor. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
Approximately 450 patients took part in the four-arm trial, which also included a control group receiving only interferon and ribavirin. From Wordnik.com. [MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians] Reference
Currently, the most effective treatment for hepatitis C is an agent called pegylated interferon, which is often combined with an antiviral drug called ribavirin. From Wordnik.com. [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories] Reference
Two groups of 20 patients will be enrolled in the test and evaluated over eight weeks, four of them with SCV-07 by itself and another four where it is combined with ribavirin. From Wordnik.com. [Philadelphia Business News - Local Philadelphia News | The Philadelphia Business Journal] Reference
The target enrollment is 15 patients per cohort, with 12 randomized to receive IMO-2125 plus ribavirin treatment and three randomized to receive placebo plus ribavirin treatment. From Wordnik.com. [Health News from Medical News Today] Reference
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