Acyclovir (as sodium ... All: max 20mg/kg every 8 hours. Obese: dose based on ideal body weight. Renal impairment: CrCl 25–50mL/min: give dose every 12 hours; CrCl 10–25mL/min: give dose ...

The importance of monitoring renal function in hospitalised patients on acyclovir is strongly supported by this case. Drug dosing in obesity: May require dose adjustments. Important to monitor the ...

Acyclovir gets converted to acyclovir triphosphate ... Renal impairment: reduce dose (see full labeling); give another dose after hemodialysis. Nausea, vomiting, headache, CNS disturbances ...

We report a patient with a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who developed thrombocytopaenia within days on a therapeutic dose with acyclovir. Prompt discontinuation of acyclovir and ...

In the current treatment era and in the absence of recurrent herpes simplex outbreaks, any value for chronic acyclovir administration, even at the most well-proven dose of 3.2 g/day, is questionable.

Taking chitosan with acyclovir might reduce the amount of acyclovir ... Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what type of product and dose might be best for a specific condition.

DEAR DR ROACH: I’m 60 years old now. I never had chicken pox as a child but was tested as an adult, and I do have the antibodies. I’ve been on a standard dose of acyclovir for 15 years after I had a ...

I’ve been on a standard dose of acyclovir for 15 years after I had a severe neurological reaction to a potential but unconfirmed herpes simplex infection. My doctor said there is evidence that ...