Ribavirin is an antiviral compound primarily used to treat hepatitis C.
| Mechanism of Action | Ribavirn is a guanosine analog with a carboxamide group which can mimic the purine nucleosides, guanosine and adenosine. Because of its similarity to these two nucleosides, ribavirn can become incorporated into viral RNA leading to lethal mutations. |
| Spectrum | Ribavirn is active against hepatitis C and RNA viruses that cause viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs). |
| Molecular Formula | C8H12N4O5 |
| References | Te, Helen S. "Mechanism of Action of Ribavirin in the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C." Gastroenterol Hepatol 3.3 (2007): 218-25. NCBI. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. |
