title: Famciclovir (FAMVIR).
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics Faculty of Medicine The University of British Columbia British Columbia Vancouver Canada.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Sacks