Abstract
The authors report toxicity caused by valacyclovir in a patient on hemodialysis. After initial recuperation resulting from treatment with hemodialysis, the patient experienced a relapse of neurologic symptoms, again necessitating hemodialysis. Although acyclovir and its analogues are generally safe drugs, they should be used with caution in patients with end-stage renal disease. Therapeutic drug monitoring may be indicated.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 385-386 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Therapeutic Drug Monitoring |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug-1998 |
Keywords
- valacyclovir
- neurotoxicity
- hemodialysis
- ACYCLOVIR NEUROTOXICITY
- ORAL ACYCLOVIR
- RENAL-FAILURE