Valacyclovir-Associated Neurotoxicity in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-4-2014
Description
Valacyclovir is an oral antiviral agent being used more frequently than acyclovir because of the ease of administration and efficacy. Serious neuropsychiatric side effects have been demonstrated with the use of valacyclovir in renal failure patients. We report a case of valacyclovir neurotoxicity to emphasis the importance of dose adjustment in patients with chronic kidney disease and on dialysis.
Citation Information
Chaudhari, Dhara; and Ginn, David. 2014. Valacyclovir-Associated Neurotoxicity in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients. American Journal of Therapeutics. Vol.21(6). e215-e217. https://doi.org/10.1097/MJT.0b013e318289bae9 PMID: 23528373 ISSN: 1075-2765