Famciclovir (FAMVIR).
Famciclovir is an antiviral with efficacy and safety comparable to aciclovir, but famciclovir's more favorable pharmacokinetic profile enables a less frequent dosing regimen. Future trials will likely determine famciclovir's role in the suppression of HBV.
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Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics Faculty of Medicine The University of British Columbia British Columbia Vancouver Canada.