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Discover everything you need to know about Middle East respiratory syndrome with our collection of informative articles, related drugs and clinic lists.
Drugs Related to Middle East respiratory syndrome
Drugs
Ribavirin
Used for: Hepatitis C, Middle East respiratory syndrome
Chinese name:
利巴韋林
What is Ribavirin for?

Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). It mainly affects the liver, leading to signs and symptoms like abdominal pain, fever, dark urine and jaundice. Ribavirin can mimic nucleotides and inhibits RNA polymerase of viruses, stopping their replication. Therefore, it is used to treat hepatitis C and Middle East respiratory syndrome.

Brands in Hong Kong
Robavin
Copegus
Available dosage
  • 100mg (Capsules)
  • 200mg (Tablets)
More details

The content above is informative only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be relied upon for specific medical advice.

Find Clinics and Hospitals with a Specialist in Respiratory Medicine
Specialist in Respiratory Medicine
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Tsim Sha Tsui
Pang Che Kong, Joseph Alan Clinic
Rm 606, Hang Seng Tsim Sha Tsui Building, 18 Carnarvon Road
2739 9883
Tsim Sha Tsui Exit B2
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Mong Kok
NOVO Medical Clinic (Argyle Centre, Mong Kok)
Rm1801-1802, Argyle Centre Phase 1, 688 Nathan Road
2392 2022
Mong Kok Exit D2
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Tsim Sha Tsui
Tai Kian Bun Clinic
Room 608A, 6/F, Albion Plaza, 2-6 Granville Road
2723 1399
Tsim Sha Tsui Exit B2
Related to Respiratory Health
A
Aspergillosis
Asthma
B
Blastomycosis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
C
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COVID-19
Croup
Cystic fibrosis
D
Diphtheria
L
Lower respiratory tract infection
Lung cancer
Lung disease
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
P
Pneumonia
R
Respiratory tract infection
S
Smoking
T
Tuberculosis (TB)
U
Upper respiratory tract infection
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