Acyclovir Nephrotoxicity : A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of Acyclovir-Induced Nephropathy
Joint Authors
Fleischer, Raymond
Johnson, Michael
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Acute kidney injury is an unfortunate complication of acyclovir therapy secondary to crystal-induced nephropathy.
It is characterized by a decrease in renal function that develops within 24–48 hours of acyclovir administration indicated by a rapid rise in the serum creatinine.
Failure to quickly realize this as an etiology of acute kidney injury can lead to excessive morbidity to the patient.
The case described in this vignette is an example of the clinical manifestation of acyclovir crystal obstructive nephrotoxicity.
We will briefly discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, and management of patients that present with acyclovir nephrotoxicity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fleischer, Raymond& Johnson, Michael. 2010. Acyclovir Nephrotoxicity : A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of Acyclovir-Induced Nephropathy. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fleischer, Raymond& Johnson, Michael. Acyclovir Nephrotoxicity : A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of Acyclovir-Induced Nephropathy. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484214
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fleischer, Raymond& Johnson, Michael. Acyclovir Nephrotoxicity : A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Prevention, Detection, and Treatment of Acyclovir-Induced Nephropathy. Case Reports in Medicine. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484214
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484214