Category list : Antiviral agents
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World Health Organization looks to eliminate threat of hepatitis B and C Subscription
The World Health Organization’s Marc Bulterys on the agency’s efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis by scaling up screening and improving access to new and effective drugs
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WHO recommends earlier use of antiretrovirals in HIV patients Subscription
The World Health Organization has published new guidelines recommending that antiretroviral therapy is initiated in everyone living with HIV, regardless of their CD4 cell counts, as soon as possible after diagnosis.
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Viral suppression restores life expectancy in hepatitis C-related cirrhosis Subscription
Study shows sustained virologic response in patients with hepatitis C and cirrhosis dramatically improves survival.
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Viral cell entry holds clue to effective treatment of Ebola Subscription
Scientists have identified an important pathway used by the Ebola virus to gain entry into cells that may lead to new therapeutic approaches.
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Valcyte shelf life Subscription
The shelf life of Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride; Roche) powder for oral suspension 50mg/ml has been extended from two to three years.
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Valcyte paediatric data Subscription
Data on the use of Valcyte (valganciclovir; Roche) in paediatric patients has been added to the summary of product characteristics, including new guidance on the dosing that should be used for children. Information on the interactions of Valcyte with other medicines has also been updated.
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Valaciclovir helps control HIV infection in women also infected with herpes simplex
CDC/Science Photo Library Treatment reduces the count of HIV particles in blood
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Use of antiretrovirals for post-exposure prophylaxis against HIV Subscription
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), sometimes called post-exposure prophylaxis following sexual exposure (PEPSE), is the treatment given to people after suspected exposure ...
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Updated guidance on supply of antivirals published Subscription
Health protection units, rather than pharmacists, will deliver antiviral medicines to patients with swine influenza in England, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said in updated guidance on the supply of antivirals. Supply will be maintained by health protection units while the pandemic alert status remains at level 5.
