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RIBAVIRIN

RIBAVIRIN
Immunology Approved 2004-04-06
8
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
21
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2004-04-06
Routes
ORAL, INHALATION
Dosage Forms
TABLET, SOLUTION, CAPSULE, FOR SOLUTION

RIBAVIRIN Approval History

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What RIBAVIRIN Treats

1 indications

RIBAVIRIN is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2004. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Source: FDA Label

RIBAVIRIN Boxed Warning

WARNINGS: USE OF AEROSOLIZED RIBAVIRIN FOR INHALATION SOLUTION, USP IN PATIENTS REQUIRING MECHANICAL VENTILATOR ASSISTANCE SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN ONLY BY PHYSICIANS AND SUPPORT STAFF FAMILIAR WITH THE SPECIFIC VENTILATOR BEING USED AND THIS MODE OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE DRUG. STRICT ATTENTION MUST BE PAID TO PROCEDURES THAT HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO MINIMIZE THE ACCUMULATION OF DRUG PRECIPITATE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DYSFUNCTION AND ASSOCIATED INCREASED PULMONARY PRESSURES (SEE WARNIN...

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

RIBAVIRIN FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

Ribavirin for inhalation solution, USP is indicated for the treatment of hospitalized infants and young children with severe lower respiratory tract infections due to respiratory syncytial virus. Treatment early in the course of severe lower respiratory tract infection may be necessary to achieve efficacy. Only severe RSV lower respiratory tract infection should be treated with ribavirin for inhalation solution, USP. The vast majority of infants and children with RSV infection have disease that is mild, self-limited, and does not require hospitalization or antiviral treatment. Many children wi...

โš ๏ธ BOXED WARNING

WARNINGS: USE OF AEROSOLIZED RIBAVIRIN FOR INHALATION SOLUTION, USP IN PATIENTS REQUIRING MECHANICAL VENTILATOR ASSISTANCE SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN ONLY BY PHYSICIANS AND SUPPORT STAFF FAMILIAR WITH THE SPECIFIC VENTILATOR BEING USED AND THIS MODE OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE DRUG. STRICT ATTENTION MUST BE ...

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