Compounds that selectively inhibit viral replication or the production of viral RNA or DNA, viral protein or virus induced cytopathic effects and compositions comprising such Compounds are described. Also described are methods of inhibiting viral replication or the production of viral RNA or DNA, viral protein or virus induced cytopathic effects using such Compounds and methods for treating viral infections involving the administration of such Compounds. The Compounds may be administered as a single agent therapy or in combination with one or more additional therapies to a human in need of such treatments.