Acute renal failure with acyclovir treatment in a child with leukemia. The significant role of acyclovir aldehyde in the direct renal toxicity may be
Many antiviral agents require dose adjustment in renal impairment. Acyclovir may cause renal impairment. Acyclovir may cause CNS toxicity. Foscarnet ↑ risk of
by KC Zachary Cited by 5Acyclovir resistance TOXICITY Acute renal failure Neurologic toxicity (chickenpox) infection Valacyclovir: An overview. Acyclovir: An
by MJ Desrumaux 2024Other renal side effects of acyclovir are acute tubular toxicity and interstitial nephritis. Additionally, acyclovir can induce encephalopathy.
Renal Toxicity: Acyclovir precipitates in the renal tubules, leading to crystallization, which can cause kidney damage. Neurological Symptoms: High doses may
of viruses such as herpes. While effective, it can have several adverse effects: Renal Toxicity: Acyclovir precipitates in the renal tubules, leading to
by KC Zachary Cited by 5INDICATIONS FOR ACYCLOVIR DOSE ADJUSTMENTS Reduced renal function Obesity Acyclovir resistance TOXICITY Acute renal failure
INDICATIONS FOR ACYCLOVIR; DOSE ADJUSTMENTS. Reduced renal function; Obesity; Acyclovir resistance; TOXICITY. Acute renal failure; Neurologic toxicity; USE IN PREGNANCY; IF THERE IS AN ACYCLOVIR SHORTAGE. Overview of alternative agents; Management of clinical conditions when IV acyclovir is unavailable; SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS; REFERENCES
herpes. While effective, it can have several adverse effects: Renal Toxicity: Acyclovir precipitates in the renal tubules, leading to crystallization, which
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