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Ribahep Capsule 140's, Pack of 1 CAPSULE
Ribahep Capsule 140's, Pack of 1 CAPSULE
Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma
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Composition :

RIBAVIRIN-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Ribahep Capsule

Ribahep Capsule belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Ribahep Capsule is used in combination with other medicines. Hepatitis C is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through contact with the infected person’s blood.

Ribahep Capsule contains Ribavirin, an antiviral drug that works by inhibiting the action of viral RNA (genetic material) that is essential for the virus to multiply. Thereby, it stops the virus from making new viruses and helps in reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body.

Take Ribahep Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Ribahep Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, or loss of appetite. Most of these side effects of Ribahep Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Ribahep Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ribahep Capsule is not recommended for children below 3 years of age. Avoid taking Ribahep Capsule if you are pregnant as it may cause birth defects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Ribahep Capsule . It is recommended to use effective contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy while using Ribahep Capsule and for 7 months after stopping treatment with Ribahep Capsule . If you experience stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea while taking Ribahep Capsule , please consult a doctor immediately as these might be symptoms of a rare but severe side effect known as lactic acidosis (excess of lactic acid in the blood).

Uses of Ribahep Capsule

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Directions for Use

Take Ribahep Capsule with food for better absorption or take it as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Ribahep Capsule contains Ribavirin, an antiviral drug used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Ribahep Capsule inhibits the action of viral RNA (genetic material) essential for the virus to multiply. Thereby, it stops the virus from making new viruses and helps in reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Ribahep Capsule
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • To increase your body temperature, take a soothing shower or soak in a warm bath.
  • Avoid cold foods and beverages since they can cause your body temperature to drop even more.
  • Stay indoors when it's cold, especially if you're feeling unwell.
  • Consult your doctor if your chills continue, get worse, or are accompanied by other unusual symptoms.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of " Muscle Pain" caused by medication usage:
  • Report to Your Doctor: Inform your doctor about the muscle pain, as they may need to adjust your medication.
  • Stretch Regularly: Gentle stretching can help relieve muscle pain and stiffness.
  • Stay Hydrated: Adequate water intake supports muscle health by removing harmful substances and maintaining proper muscle function.
  • Warm or Cold Compresses: Apply cold or warm compresses to the affected area to reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Rest and Relaxation: Adequate rest helps alleviate muscle strain, while relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation can soothe muscle tightness, calm the mind, and promote relief from discomfort.
  • Gentle Exercise: Participate in low-impact activities, such as yoga or short walks, to improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and alleviate discomfort.
  • Consult a physician: If your symptoms don't improve or get worse, go to the doctor for help and guidance.
  • Manage stress by practising deep breathing, yoga or meditation.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Exercise regularly. Try physical activities like walking, running, or dancing.
  • Limit stimulants like tea, coffee and alcohol.
  • Identify triggers and try managing them.
  • Take a break by scheduling time for yourself.
  • Try creative activities like writing, dancing or painting as it helps release tension.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Ribahep Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Ribahep Capsule if you have any blood disorder or have had a heart attack. Ribahep Capsule is not recommended for children below 3 years of age. Avoid taking Ribahep Capsule if you are pregnant as it may cause birth defects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Ribahep Capsule . It is recommended to use effective contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy while using Ribahep Capsule and for 7 months after stopping treatment with Ribahep Capsule . You are advised to take proper precautions if you are infected with the hepatitis C virus infection to prevent the spread of infection to others. If you experience stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea while taking Ribahep Capsule , please consult a doctor immediately as these might be symptoms of a rare but severe side effect known as lactic acidosis (excess of lactic acid in the blood).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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RibavirinDidanosine
Critical
RibavirinMercaptopurine
Severe

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RibavirinDidanosine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ribahep Capsule:
Taking didanosine with Ribahep Capsule can increase the blood levels of didanosine. This may increase the risk of severe injury to the pancreas, liver, muscles, and nerves.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Didanosine with Ribahep Capsule is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. They can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience any symptoms. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
RibavirinMercaptopurine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ribahep Capsule:
Co-administration of Mercaptopurine and Ribahep Capsule may raise the risk of side effects. This can make you more likely to develop anemia(lack of blood), bleeding problems, or infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Ribahep Capsule and Mercaptopurine together may cause an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as pale skin, tiredness, disorientation, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruises, fever, chills, sore throat and body aches. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
RibavirinAzathioprine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ribahep Capsule:
Coadministration of Azathioprine and Ribahep Capsule used together can increase the risk of side effects. This can increase your chances of developing anemia(lack of blood), bleeding issues, or infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Ribahep Capsule and Azathioprine together may cause an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you have pale skin, tiredness, disorientation, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruises, fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, or other flu-like symptoms. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grains such as brown rice, oats, quinoa and barley.
  • Eat lean protein such as skinless chicken, fish, beans and egg whites.
  • Include healthy fats like avocados, olive oil and nuts.
  • Eat low-fat or non-fat dairy products to minimize damage to the liver.
  • Drink plenty of water for better processing of food by the body.
  • Avoid sugary foods such as cake, cookies, packaged baked food or soda. Also, avoid heavy salt foods.
  • Avoid foods containing saturated fats such as fried foods, fatty cuts of meat, sour cream, butter and other high-fat dairy products as they may lead to weight gain and result in fatty liver.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption as they may increase the risk of liver damage.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIVIRALS

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Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Sureshvarma D

Reviewed By

Sureshvarma D

MPharma

Last Updated

Aug 20, 2024 | 1:08 PM IST

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FAQs

Ribahep Capsule contains Ribavirin, an antiviral drug that works by inhibiting the action of viral RNA (genetic material) that is essential for the virus to multiply. Thereby, it stops the virus from making new viruses and helps in reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body.

Hepatitis C virus infection is contagious and spreads from one person to another through contact with an infected person’s blood. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid sharing personal items or needles containing the blood of an infected person.

You are not recommended to take Ribahep Capsule with zidovudine (a medicine used to treat HIV/AIDS), as it may reduce the effectiveness of zidovudine. Please consult your doctor before taking Ribahep Capsule with other medicines. However, regular blood tests are recommended to make sure that HIV infection is not getting worse.

Ribahep Capsule may cause lactic acidosis (excess of lactic acid in the blood), a rare but severe side effect especially in women who are very obese. However, if you experience stomach pain, vomiting or nausea while taking Ribahep Capsule , please consult a doctor immediately.

You are not recommended to stop taking Ribahep Capsule without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Ribahep Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Ribahep Capsule , please consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • STAVUDINE
  • ZIDOVUDINE
  • DIDANOSINE
  • AZATHIOPRINE

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Ribahep Capsule to monitor blood, liver and kidney functioning.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hepatitis C: It is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through contact with the infected person’s blood, sharing needles, using a razor or any other personal items or even transfer from mother to baby during birth. The symptoms may not appear immediately. Some may take between 2 to 12 weeks to appear. Some people may have mild to moderate symptoms such as dark urine, loss of appetite, fever, joint pain, or stomach discomfort. The complications of untreated chronic hepatitis C include liver cancer or liver cirrhosis (scarring).

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