ribavirin
ribavirin (ry-bă-vy-rin) n. an antiviral drug effective against a range of DNA and RNA viruses, including the herpes group, respiratory syncytial virus, and those causing hepatitis C and Lassa fever. It is administered by a small-particle aerosol inhaler or by mouth. Trade names: Copegus, Rebetol, Virazole.
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