Características de los fármacos antivíricos activos frente al virus de la hepatitis y el virus de la influenza: actualización 2009

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.