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Acyclovir-Induced Neurotoxicity:Concentration-Side Effect Relationship in Acyclovir Overdose
Am J Med 94:212-215, Haefeli,W.E.,et al, 1993
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Article Abstract
The observation that neurotoxicity developed with a delay of 24 to 48 hours after acyclovir peak serum concentrations could explain the wide range of acyclovir levels reported in similar cases.Single drug level measurements may therefore be of little diagnostic value.Since toxicity develops with a remarkable delay,early removal of the drug(by hemodialysis)could possibly prevent central nervous toxicity.
 
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