Ribavirin and Zometa drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ribavirin (ribavirin) and Zometa (zoledronic acid). Common drug interactions include lymphadenopathy among females and dizziness among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ribavirin and Zometa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 44 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Ribavirin?
Ribavirin has active ingredients of ribavirin. It is often used in hepatitis c. eHealthMe is studying from 78,532 Ribavirin users. Check the latest studies of Ribavirin.
What is Zometa?
Zometa has active ingredients of zoledronic acid. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 71,434 Zometa users. Check the latest studies of Zometa.
44 people who take Ribavirin and Zometa together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Ribavirin and Zometa, by gender? *:
female:
- Lymphadenopathy (disease or enlargement of lymph nodes)
- Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint)
- Osteonecrosis of jaw (death of bone of jaw)
- Decreased appetite
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
- Dizziness
- Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
- Haemangioma (noncancerous, abnormally dense collections of dilated small blood vessels that may occur in the skin or internal organs)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
male:
- Dizziness
- Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)
- Diarrhoea
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Alanine aminotransferase increased
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Anal pruritus (anal itching)
What are the common drug interactions of Ribavirin and Zometa, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Abscess oral (abscess in the mouth)
- Anaemia macrocytic (a macrocytic class of anaemia)
- Anxiety
- Aortic dilatation
- Arteriovenous fistula
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Back disorder
- Back pain
- Blood albumin decreased
- Blood bicarbonate decreased
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Pyrexia (fever)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Large intestinal haemorrhage (bleeding in large intestine)
- Melaena (the passage of black, tarry stools)
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Rash
- Shock (a life-threatening condition with symptoms like low blood pressure, weakness, shallow breathing, cold, clammy skin)
- Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth)
- Actinomycosis (infection that causes sores, or abscesses)
- Acute sinusitis
50-59:
- Erythema (redness of the skin)
- Erythema infectiosum (infection that results in a mild rash on the face, trunk, and limbs)
- Fall
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Gingival abscess (pus in gums)
- Gingival ulceration (ulcer on gums)
- Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (syndrome of clubbing of the digits, periostitis of the long (tubular) bones, and arthritis)
- Impaired healing
- Injection site rash
- Jaw disorder (jaw disease)
60+:
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Anal pruritus (anal itching)
- Pneumonia
- Rash pruritic (redness with itching)
- Vision blurred
- Weight decreased
- Abdominal discomfort
- Abdominal pain
- Acute interstitial pneumonitis (acute revere lung disease)
- Cerebral haemorrhage (bleeding within the brain)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 20.45%
- Plasmacytoma (neoplasm of plasma cells (usually in bone marrow)): 5 people, 11.36%
- Pain: 5 people, 11.36%
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 9.09%
- Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 6.82%
- Back Pain: 3 people, 6.82%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Zometa:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Ribavirin and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Lin SY, Lin CL, Ju SW, Wang IK, Lin CC, Lin CH, Hsu WH, Liang JA, "Increasing risk of cataract in HCV patients receiving anti-HCV therapy: A nationwide cohort study", PloS one, 2017 Mar .
- Lin SY, Lin CL, Ju SW, Wang IK, Lin CC, Lin CH, Hsu WH, Liang JA, "Increasing risk of cataract in HCV patients receiving anti-HCV therapy: A nationwide cohort study", PloS one, 2017 Mar .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ribavirin and zoledronic acid (the active ingredients of Ribavirin and Zometa, respectively), and Ribavirin and Zometa (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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