[Characteristics of hepatitis and influenza antivirals: update 2009]

Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2010 Apr;28(4):253.e1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.eimc.2010.02.001. Epub 2010 Apr 14.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

This article aims to review hepatitis B and C and influenza infections and to summarise the main characteristics of the antiviral drugs available to treat those infections in adults. The review of each drug focuses on dosage depending on treatment indication, dosage adjustment in renal or hepatic impairment, main pharmacokinetic features and the most significant adverse effects and drug interactions.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiviral Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antiviral Agents / adverse effects
  • Antiviral Agents / classification
  • Antiviral Agents / pharmacokinetics
  • Antiviral Agents / pharmacology
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Drugs, Investigational / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Hepatitis B / drug therapy*
  • Hepatitis C / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Influenza, Human / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Drugs, Investigational