Ribavirin (Noun)
Meaning
An inhaled antiviral agent (trade name Virazole) that may be used to treat serious virus infections.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed ribavirin to the patient suffering from severe respiratory syncytial virus infection.
- Ribavirin was administered through inhalation to treat the child's severe bronchiolitis caused by a viral infection.
- In clinical trials, ribavirin showed efficacy in reducing the severity and duration of respiratory illnesses caused by viral infections.
- Ribavirin may be used to treat serious cases of influenza and other viral respiratory infections that are unresponsive to other treatments.
- A hospital acquired infection prompted the medical team to start ribavirin treatment immediately to contain the spread of the viral disease.