RSV Infection : Drugs
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Bronchiodilators, such as albuterol (Proventil, Ventilin), may be used to keep the airways open. Ribavirin (Virazole) is used for desperately ill children to stop the growth of the virus. Ribavirin is both expensive and has toxic side effects, so ...
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Albuterol works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
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Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to
the lungs.
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Ipratropium inhalation is used to prevent bronchospasm, or narrowing airways in the
lungs, in people with bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
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Metaproterenol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve
breathing.
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Ribavirin is an antiviral medication.
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