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Zovirax and Hemodialysis
Result of checking the interaction of drug Zovirax and disease Hemodialysis for safety when used together.
Check result:
Zovirax <> Hemodialysis
Relevance: 23.07.2019
Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in
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Consumer:Acyclovir is substantially removed by hemodialysis. Plasma levels of acyclovir have been shown to reduce by 60% following 6 hours of dialysis. Acyclovir should be administered after hemodialysis. Otherwise, an additional dose may be given after each hemodialysis session.
References:
- Krasny HC, Liao SH, de Miranda P, Laskin OL, Whelton A, Lietman PS "Influence of hemodialysis on acyclovir pharmacokinetics in patients with chronic renal failure." Am J Med 73 (1982): 202-4
- "Product Information. Zovirax (acyclovir)." Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc, Morgantown, WV.
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