A potent non-texic anti-herpes drug is_______________?
Correct answer: A. Acyclovir
- A. Acyclovir
- B. Vidarabine
- C. Idoxyuridine
- D. Ara-amp
Explanation
Acyclovir selectively inhibits herpesvirus DNA polymerase after activation in infected cells, making it both potent and relatively non-toxic. Vidarabine and idoxuridine are older, more toxic antivirals.
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