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ribavirin · Medicine question

Why is taking ribavirin with zidovudine not recommended?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Taking ribavirin with zidovudine is not recommended because it increases the risk of anaemia, although the exact mechanism remains unknown.

Sources for this answer

Ribavirin 200 mg film-coated tabletsAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 9Document updated 23 February 2024

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