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Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

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Which of the following diseases is Acyclovir (Zovirax) a drug of choice for?
  1. HIV
  2. HSV 1 and 2 and VZV
  3. CMV
  4. Influenza A viruses
Explanation
Answer − B − Acyclovir (Zovirax) is a drug of choice for HSV 1 and 2 and VZV (herpes virus infections). It is an antiviral that is metabolized to a much more potent form, inhibiting the enzyme DNA polymerase. It is excreted unchanged in the urine and therefore must be used cautiously in the presence of renal impairment.
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