Herpes zoster (HZ) or “shingles” occurs when the varicella zoster virus (VZV), lying latent in the sensory ganglia, becomes reactivated. An HZ outbreak typically presents as a vesicular skin eruption most characteristically forming a painful...
Drug Assessment Working Group Systematic Review Report Efficacy and safety of adjuvanted herpes zoster subunit vaccine October 2018 Background Herpes zoster (HZ) or “shingles” infection occurs through the reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus (VZV) in the sensory ganglia....
Famciclovir (Famvir®) and Valacyclovir (Valtrex®) Torsemide (Demadex®) Etodolac (Ultradol®) Naltrexone (Revia®) Famciclovir (Famvir®) and Valacyclovir (Valtrex®) Both are new antiherpesviral prodrugs (in the same class as acyclovir). Indication: Acute herpes zoster in the immunocompetent host. (Their...