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* Acyclic guanosine analog that competes with deoxyguanosine triphosphate to inhibit viral DNA polymerase
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*Acyclic guanosine analog that competes with deoxyguanosine triphosphate to inhibit viral DNA polymerase
* Resistance mediated by mutation in or decrease of thymidine kinase
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*Resistance mediated by mutation in or decrease of thymidine kinase
* Adverse drug reactions include:
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*Adverse drug reactions include:
** AKI from crystal deposition, so maintain hydration
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**[[Adverse drug reaction::Acute kidney injury]] from crystal deposition, so maintain hydration
** Phlebitis
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**[[Adverse drug reaction::Phlebitis]]
** Neurotoxicity, with lethargy, confusion, tremor, myoclonus, agitation, hallucinations, and extrapyramidal symptoms
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**[[Adverse drug reaction::Neurotoxicity]], with lethargy, confusion, tremor, myoclonus, agitation, hallucinations, and extrapyramidal symptoms
   
 
[[Category:Antivirals]]
 
[[Category:Antivirals]]

Revision as of 10:02, 12 August 2020

  • Acyclic guanosine analog that competes with deoxyguanosine triphosphate to inhibit viral DNA polymerase
  • Resistance mediated by mutation in or decrease of thymidine kinase
  • Adverse drug reactions include:

References

  1. ^  Tony H. Huynh, Mark W. Johnson, Grant M. Comer, Douglas N. Fish. Vitreous Penetration of Orally Administered Valacyclovir. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2008;145(4):682-686. doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2007.11.016.