[Characteristics of antiviral drugs, excluding antiretroviral agents: update 2009]. / Características de los fármacos antivíricos frente a virus del grupo herpes actualización 2009.

ABSTRACT

This article aims to review herpes simplex, herpes zoster and cytomegalovirus and to summarize the main characteristics of the antiviral drugs available to treat those infections. The review of each drug focuses on dosage according to the treatment indication, dose adjustment in patients with impaired renal or hepatic function, the main pharmacokinetic features, and the most significant adverse effects and drug interactions.