Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Aerosolized ribavirin is an antiviral medicine that can be turned into a mist and breathed in through a mask or machine. It was sometimes used to treat serious RSV infections, especially in very sick babies or children with weak immune systems. But doctors don’t use it much today because it’s expensive, takes a long time to give, and doesn’t always work well. Also, people around the patient have to be careful because the medicine can be harmful to pregnant women or healthcare workers if they breathe it in. Now, doctors usually treat RSV with supportive care like oxygen, fluids, and rest instead.
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AI generated Summary: Based on the single review provided, Aerolized ribavirin is the only FDA-approved treatment for RSV. However, its effectiveness is limited, and it is associated with high costs and challenges in administration, which restrict its widespread use.
While it is the only FDA approved treatment for RSV, its use is limited by its effectiveness, cost and challenges in using.
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