[Acyclovir nephrotoxicity].
We are presenting the case of a seventy-six year old male infected with Herpes zoster of the trigeminal nerve. He had no previous nephropathology, but developed acute renal failure following the administration of an intravenous bolus of Acyclovir. The existing literature was reviewed. Possible pathogenic mechanisms are discussed, and precautions against nephrotoxicity are emphasized.
Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital Clínico-Universitario, Valladolid.
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Briso-Montiano
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Hernández
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Escudero
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Mendiluce
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Sánchez
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Miyar
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000212:Acyclovir / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000368:Aged; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000212:Acyclovir
Nefrotoxicidad por aciclovir.