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Ribavirin Adverse Effects

Ribavirin represents a nucleotide analog of guanosine and a broad-spectrum direct antiviral agent.

12 Apr 2010

Ribavirin is a broad spectrum antiviral agent predominantly used in the treatment of hepatitis C and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. The exerted antiviral effect depends substantially on dosage and plasma concentration of the drug, thus its pharmacokinetic properties (together with the underlying mechanisms of action) may be the key the identification of improved therapeutic protocols.

12 Apr 2010

Ribavirin Mechanism

Ribavirin is a broad-spectrum antiviral nucleoside .

12 Apr 2010

Ribavirin Derivatives

Ribavirin (1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide) is a purine analogue and a commonly used antiviral agent against both RNA and DNA viruses. With up to five suggested mechanisms of action, latest advances have begun to differentiate the hierarchy of antiviral effects at play depending on the virus and the host conditions under scrutiny.

12 Apr 2010

Ribavirin Chemistry

Ribavirin, the nucleoside analog 1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide, is a broad spectrum direct antiviral agent. This drug was discovered more than 40 years ago and is efficient both in vitro and in vivo against several RNA or DNA viruses.

12 Apr 2010

Ribavirin History

Ribavirin is a guanosine analog that produces broad-spectrum activity against different RNA and DNA viruses.

12 Apr 2010

What is Ribavirin?

Ribavirin is an analog of guanosine and a synthetic nucleoside antiviral agent.

12 Apr 2010

Whiplash Protection

Whiplash and WADs refer to various injuries of the neck that occur as a result of sudden extension and flexion.

12 Apr 2010

Whiplash Associated Disorder Symptoms

Whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) occur as a result of sudden movements of the head that cause flexion and extension of the neck.

12 Apr 2010

What is Whiplash?

Whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) encompass a range of neck injuries, usually caused by a sudden extension and flexion of the neck.

12 Apr 2010

Vaginitis Treatment

Successful vaginitis treatment hinges on the proper diagnosis being made initially, in order for the most appropriate treatment to be implemented.

12 Apr 2010

Vaginitis Diagnosis

There are several different types of vaginitis and each is associated with a unique treatment; if the wrong diagnosis is made vaginitis symptoms may worsen.

12 Apr 2010

Vaginitis Causes

Vaginitis is a condition involving inflammation of the vagina and the vulva.

12 Apr 2010

What is Vaginitis?

Vaginitis, also known as vulvovaginitis, is a term used to describe inflammation of the vulva and the vagina.

12 Apr 2010

Osteopenia Treatment

Osteopenia is loss of bone mineral density and is often a precursor to more severe bone loss like osteoporosis. Bone loss in osteopenia may be reversed.

12 Apr 2010

What Causes Osteopenia?

Osteopenia is loss of bone mineral density that is a common precursor of osteoporosis. These are some risk factors that increase the propensity for osteopenia and osteoporosis.

12 Apr 2010

What is Osteopenia?

Osteopenia is a bone condition where the bone mineral density is lower than normal. Bones are made of minerals like calcium and phosphate. Osteopenia is considered to be a precursor of a similar bone condition called osteoporosis. But in many cases osteopenia may not lead to osteoporosis.

12 Apr 2010

Opioid Side Effects

Opioids are most commonly used for pain relief and while some of the adverse effects seen with initial therapy are short term, some may last for longer durations, especially when therapy is continued over longer periods.

12 Apr 2010

Opioid Uses

Opioids have been used for thousands of years as a means of providing pain relief. However, there is a myriad of opioid uses, depending on the effect that is mediated by the various opioid receptors.

12 Apr 2010

What are Opioids?

Opioids have similar properties to the opium from which they are derived. One of the main functions of opioids is to produce sedation and pain relief and they have been used for pain relief over thousands of years. Opioids are essentially chemicals that bind to opioids receptors present in the brain and central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract to stimulate their effects.

12 Apr 2010