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tiazofurin
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Ribavirin
Definition
: A nucleoside antimetabolite antiviral agent that blocks nucleic acid synthesis and is used against both RNA and DNA viruses.
Other names
Tribavirin; Ribovirin; Ribavirin Merck Brand; ICN1229; ICN 1229; Virazole; Viramide; Three Rivers Pharmaceuticals Brand of Ribavirin; Virazide; Ribasphere; Ribamidyl; Ribamidil; Ribamide; Rebetol; Pfizer Brand of Ribavirin; Merck Brand of Ribavirin; ICN-
1229; ICN Brand of Ribavirin; Grossman Brand of Ribavirin; Essex Brand of Ribavirin
Drugs:
VIRAZOLE
RIBAVIRIN
;
REBETOL
;
RIBAVARIN
;
COPEGUS
;
RIBASPHERE
;
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
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tiazofurin [ 2-beta-D-ribofuranosylthiazole-4-carboxamide,2-ribofuranosylthiazole-4-carboxamide,NSC 286193,Tiazole,riboxamide,tiazofurin, (alpha-D)-isomer ]
RN given refers to (beta-D)-isomer; structure given in first source
60084-10-8
Ribavirin/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
;
Antineoplastic Agents
J Med Chem 1982;25(2):107