A Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C Infection Has Several Medications

A patient with chronic hepatitis C infection has several medications prescribed. Which medication requires further discussion with the health care provider before administration?

A) Ribavirin (Rebetol, Copegus) 600 mg PO bid
B) Diphenhydramine 25 mg PO every 4 hours PRN itching
C) Pegylated a-interferon (PEG-Intron, Pegasys) 1.5 mcg/kg PO daily
D) Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) 50 mg PO every 6 hours PRN nausea

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