Title

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.

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