[Characteristics of antiviral drugs].

Abstract

This article summarizes the principal characteristics of the drugs used to treat viral infections, with the exception of human immunodeficiency virus infection. It includes antiviral agents active against herpes virus, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis B and C virus, and respiratory viruses, such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus. Dosage according to the indication, dose adjustment in the case of renal or hepatic insufficiency, significant pharmacokinetic characteristics, and the main adverse effects and interactions are described.

• Authors: Montse Tuset, M Teresa Martín-Conde, José M Miró, Elena Del Cacho, Aintzane Alberdi, Carles Codina, Josep Ribas
• Journal: Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica (Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin) Vol. 21 Issue 8 Pg. 433-57; quiz 458, 467 (Oct 2003) ISSN: 0213-005X [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Características de los fármacos antivirales.
• PMID: 14525709 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Antiviral Agents

Topics

• Antiviral Agents (adverse effects, classification, pharmacology, therapeutic use)
• Drug Administration Schedule
• Hepatitis, Viral, Human (drug therapy)
• Herpesviridae Infections (drug therapy)
• Humans