Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prevention of viral infections comprising as an active principle at least one imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine prodrug having the general formula (Z): The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of compounds according to the invention having above mentioned general formula and their use as a medicine or to treat or prevent viral infections.

Abstract: The compound 5-((3-(2,4-trifluoromethyphenyl)isoxazol-5-yl)methyl)-2-(2-fluorophenyl)-5H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine, together with the salts and solvates thereof. Also provided are compositions comprising this compound and pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, as well as the use of such compositions in the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of viral infections comprising as an active principle at least one imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine prodrug having the general formula (A): wherein the substituents are described in the specification. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation and screening of compounds according to the invention having above mentioned general formula and their use in the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections.