Neurotoxicity Caused by Valacyclovir in a Patient on Hemodialysis
- 1 August 1998
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Vol. 20 (4) , 385-386
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00007691-199808000-00005
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.Keywords
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