Acute renal injury induced by valacyclovir hydrochloride: A case report Abstract
Although this feature may confer more potent activity, it may also increase
In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and
Valacyclovir Neurotoxicity and Nephrotoxicity in an Elderly Patient Complicated by Hyponatremia Abstract
Your physician should know to adjust the dose, but you might just check
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In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth
Individuals with no diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) before the index date were classified into the normal renal function cohort
-Postmarketing reports: Renal failure/renal insufficiency, renal pain, renal impairment, acute renal failure, intratubular precipitation of acyclovir (aciclovir) crystals in the kidney
Valacyclovir, which is an oral acyclovir prodrug and has better bioavailability and longer plasma half time than acyclovir [], is an antiviral agent which is widely used for the patients with herpetic infections
Symptoms include fatigue, nausea and vomiting, swelling, changes in how often you go to the bathroom and brain fog
Acyclovir-induced renal failure occurs in approximately 12–48 % of cases []
Valacyclovir (val" ay sye' kloe vir), which is sometimes spelled valaciclovir, is an acyclic purine nucleoside analogue, the L-valyl ester prodrug of acyclovir that once absorbed, is rapidly converted to acyclovir, its active moiety
Valacyclovir (Valtrex®): 1 g 3 times daily for 7–10 days or Famciclovir (Famvir®): 500 mg twice daily for 7–10 days The oral antiviral agent is reduced to prophylactic dose and maintained as long as topical corticosteroids are in use
It’s used to treat certain types of viral infections, including shingles and herpes
It’s important, he says, to stay hydrated when taking medications like acyclovir or valacyclovir
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Care regarding dosing is required when administering valacyclovir to Case: Acyclovir is a widely administered medication for viral infection but is well known for its nephrotoxicity
While taking Valtrex, drink plenty of water to help keep your kidneys work properly