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Case Report

Intensification of Peritoneal Dialysis Improves Valacyclovir Neurotoxicity

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Pages 289-290 | Received 20 Sep 2012, Accepted 23 Oct 2012, Published online: 26 Nov 2012
 

Abstract

Valacyclovir induced neurotoxicity is a life-threatening complication, usually starting 24–48 h after drug-peak serum concentrations. The elderly with impaired renal function seem to be the most susceptible group to valacyclovir neurotoxicity. Although hemodialysis is considered the best method for rapid drug removal, our case showed that intensive peritoneal dialysis regimen leads to the recovery of neurotoxicity after 3 days.

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