What is the most common ocular side effect associated with Ribavirin?

What is the most common ocular side effect associated with Ribavirin?

• A. Conjunctivitis
• B. Retinal detachment
• C. Uveitis
• D. Dry eye

Answer: (A)

Conjunctivitis is the most commonly reported ocular adverse effect with ribavirin. The drug, especially in inhaled form for RSV, can irritate the surface of the eye, leading to redness, tearing, and irritation characteristic of conjunctival inflammation. Other ocular events like retinal detachment or uveitis are rare with ribavirin, and dry eye is not specifically tied to its use. So conjunctivitis best fits the typical pattern of ribavirin-associated eye effects.

Conjunctivitis is the most commonly reported ocular adverse effect with ribavirin. The drug, especially in inhaled form for RSV, can irritate the surface of the eye, leading to redness, tearing, and irritation characteristic of conjunctival inflammation. Other ocular events like retinal detachment or uveitis are rare with ribavirin, and dry eye is not specifically tied to its use. So conjunctivitis best fits the typical pattern of ribavirin-associated eye effects.