Do not take a double dose of Valacyclovir to make up for the missed dose. If you overdose on Valacyclovir, overdose symptoms may include: acute renal failure
by AY Bo 2024Neurotoxicity can develop as a side effect of valacyclovir in patients with renal disease, especially without a renally adjusted dose.
Valacyclovir (Valtrex) Dosing with valacyclovir is less frequent and therefore more convenient as compared to acyclovir Requires dose adjustment for renal
with underlying renal disease who receive higher than recommended doses of valacyclovir for their level of renal function. Use with caution in elderly
Acyclovir, the active metabolite of valacyclovir, is eliminated by renal clearance; therefore the dose of valacyclovir hydrochloride must be reduced in patients with renal impairment (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, Patients with Acute or Chronic Renal Impairment).
Acyclovir, the active metabolite of valacyclovir, is eliminated by renal clearance; therefore the dose of valacyclovir hydrochloride must be reduced in patients with renal impairment (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, Patients with Acute or Chronic Renal Impairment).
Patients with underlying renal disease who received higher-than-recommended doses of valacyclovir for their level of renal function. Dosage reduction is recommended when administering valacyclovir to patients with renal impairment [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.6)].
by AY Bo 2024Neurotoxicity can develop as a side effect of valacyclovir in patients with renal disease, especially without a renally adjusted dose.
Do not take a double dose of Valacyclovir to make up for the missed dose. If you overdose on Valacyclovir, overdose symptoms may include: acute renal failure
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