Copegus
Ribavirin capsules for chronic hepatitis C. It interferes with viral RNA and the cell's messenger RNA, stopping the virus from replicating.
- Categories
- Antivirals · Hepatitis Treatment
- Active ingredient
- Ribavirin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 200mg
This listing uses Copegus as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Copegus vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Copegus details
- Condition
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Alternative names
- ribavirin
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Analog
- Pharmacological class
- Hepatitis C Antiviral Adjunct
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- haemolytic anaemia; insomnia; rash
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Didanosine; Zidovudine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over three years and adults in combined therapy.
Contraindications
pregnancy; haemoglobinopathies; severe renal impairment; male partners of pregnant women
Serious side effects
severe haemolytic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention; severe psychiatric disorders, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ribavirin capsules for chronic hepatitis C. It interferes with viral RNA and the cell's messenger RNA, stopping the virus from replicating.
Mechanism of action
Interferes with viral RNA synthesis and messenger RNA translation, inhibiting replication of the hepatitis C virus.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Extremely teratogenic. Avoid pregnancy during and for six months after treatment. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Copegus is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Ribavirin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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