[Use of ribavirin in viruses other than hepatitis C. A review of the evidence]. / Uso de ribavirina en virus distintos de la hepatitis C. Una revisión de la evidencia.

ABSTRACT

Ribavirin is a molecule with antiviral activity against different viruses. In clinical practice, it has made its niche almost exclusively for the treatment of the hepatitis C virus. However, there are other diseases in which it could be of benefit and it has the advantage of being suitable for oral, intravenous and inhaled administration. We conducted a review of the indications of the main drug agencies (Spanish, European and American) and other possible indications, mainly haemorrhagic fevers and coronavirus.