Ribavirin is the active ingredient in 2 medications used for hepatitis C treatment and are following:
– Rebetol – produced by Schering Plough
– Copegus -produced by Roche
How does Ribavirin work?
Ribavirin, is a nucleoside analogue with broad-spectrum antiviral activity. Its exact mechanism of action against HCV is not fully elucidated, but it is believed to interfere with viral replication, inhibiting the virus’s ability to multiply and spread within the body.
Other Hepatitis C medications
Other medications for hep C treatment at our blog are:
– Daklinza
– Sovaldi
– Harvoni