title: [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.affiliation: Servicio de Farmacia. IDIBAPS-Hospital Clínic i Provincial. Barcelona. España. mtuset@clinic.ub.es
authors.forename: Montse
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tuset
authors.forename: M Teresa
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Martín-Conde
authors.forename: José M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Miró
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Del Cacho
authors.forename: Aintzane
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alberdi
authors.forename: Carles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Codina
authors.forename: Josep
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ribas
mesh_terms: D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000188:drug therapy; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents