Ribavirin
Indications include:
- severe RSV bronchiolitis in infants and children
- hepatitis C
Cautions:
- maintain standard supportive respiratory and fluid management
- monitor equipment for precipitation
Contra-indications:
- pregnancy
Side-effects:
- worsening respiration
- bacterial pneumonia
- reticulocytosis
- pneumothorax
Routes of administration:
- aerosol inhalation
- nebulisation
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