Ribavirin

Moderiba is an antiviral medication used to treat chronic hepatitis C. It is often used together with other medications such as interferon and sofosbuvir. It works by reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body helping your liver recover.

• Ribasphere
• RibaTab
• Ribasphere RibaPak
• Ribavirin

• Adefovir Dipivoxil
• Baraclude
• Copegus
• Daklinza
• Entecavir
• Epclusa
• Epivir HBV
• Harvoni
• Hepsera
• Incivek
• Infergen
• lamiVUDine
• Ledipasvir-Sofosbuvir
• Mavyret
• Moderiba
• Moderiba (1000 MG Pack)
• Moderiba (1200 MG Pack)
• Moderiba (600 MG Pack)
• Moderiba (800 MG Pack)
• Olysio
• Peg-Intron
• Peg-Intron Redipen
• Peg-Intron Redipen Pak 4
• Pegasys
• Pegasys ProClick
• PegIntron
• Rebetol
• Ribasphere
• Ribasphere RibaPak (1000 Pack)
• Ribasphere Ribapak (1200 Pack)
• Ribasphere RibaPak (600 Pack)
• Ribasphere RibaPak (800 Pack)
• RibaTab (1000 MG Pack)
• RibaTab (1200 MG Pack)
• RibaTab (800 MG Pack)
• Ribavirin
• Sofosbuvir-Velpatasvir
• Sovaldi
• Technivie
• Tyzeka
• Vemlidy
• Victrelis
• Viekira Pak
• Viekira XR
• Vosevi
• Zepatier

• Tablet
• Liquid
• Capsule

• By mouth

Take this medicine with food.

Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Capsule: Swallow whole. Do not crush, break, or open it.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Store the capsules and tablets at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store the oral liquid in the refrigerator or at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. If you miss taking your medicine for more than 24 hours, call your doctor.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Use all of the medicines your doctor has prescribed as part of your combination treatment to treat hepatitis C infection. Ribavirin by itself will not treat hepatitis C.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to ribavirin, if you or your sexual partner is pregnant, or if you have autoimmune hepatitis, a blood disorder (including sickle cell anemia or thalassemia major), or severe kidney disease.

Vision changes

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Anemia, which can be severe and worsen heart problemsPancreatitisLung or breathing problems, including pneumonitis, pulmonary hypertension, and pneumoniaVision changesTeeth and gum problemsSlowed growth in childrenDepression, unusual moods or behaviors, thoughts of hurting yourself or others

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including hepatitis B), anemia, diabetes, eye or vision problems, heart or blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, HIV/AIDS, lung or breathing problems, thyroid problems, any infection, or an autoimmune disorder (including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or sarcoidosis). Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart attack, depression, mental health problems, or an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Tell your doctor if you had an organ transplant.

This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting this medicine. Female patients should use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 9 months after the last dose. Male patients who have female partners should use effective birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after the last dose.

This medicine could cause infertility in men. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Some medicines can affect how ribavirin works. Tell your doctor if you are also using abacavir, azathioprine, lamivudine, stavudine, or zidovudine.

Do not use this medicine together with didanosine.

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness, pale skin
• Vision changes
• Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
• Chest pain, trouble breathing
• Dark urine or pale stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Depression, unusual moods or behaviors, thoughts of hurting yourself or others
• Sudden and severe stomach pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness
• Weight loss
• Hair loss
• Mild diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting, stomach upset
• Dry mouth
• Muscle or joint pain
• Headache, trouble sleeping, irritability