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Ribavirin A non-interferon-inducing, broad spectrum antiviral nucleoside. Reported to be active against RSV, HIV, HCV, and other infectious agents. Its metabolite, ribavirin-5′-phosphate, inhibits inosine monophosphate (IMP) dehydrogenase.

Ribavirin

Ribavirin A non-interferon-inducing, broad spectrum antiviral nucleoside. Reported to be active against RSV, HIV, HCV, and other infectious agents. Its metabolite, ribavirin-5′-phosphate, inhibits inosine monophosphate (IMP) dehydrogenase.
Synonym(s):
Ribavirin
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H12N4O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
244.20