Drug of choice for herpes zoster is: March 2010
Ans. D: Valaciclovir The varicella-zoster virus is less susceptible to acyclovir. As such, higher doses are needed and it should be used only in immunocompromised individuals or in severe cases. Valaciclovir is an ester prodrug of acyclovir with improved oral bioavailability. Thus higher plasma concentration of acyclovir is obtained improving clinical efficacy in ceain conditions; e.g. it is the drug of choice in herpes zoster
Acyclovir
Idoxuridine
Ganciclovir
Valaciclovir