Term Name: ribavirin
Synonyms: 1-(beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide, 1-beta-D-Ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide, 1-beta-D-Ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide, RBV, ribavirin, ribavirina, ribavirine, ribavirinum
Definition: A 1-ribosyltriazole that is the 1-ribofuranosyl derivative of 1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide. A synthetic guanosine analogue, it is an inhibitor of HCV polymerase and possesses a broad spectrum of activity against DNA and RNA viruses.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:63580]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 1-ribosyltriazole aromatic amide monocarboxylic acid amide primary carboxamide
has_functional_parent: 1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide
has_role: anticoronaviral agent antiinfective agent antimetabolite antiviral agent EC 2.7.7.49 (RNA-directed DNA polymerase) inhibitor
inverse has_functional_parent: ribavirin 5'-diphosphate ribavirin 5'-monophosphate ribavirin 5'-triphosphate