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Antimicrobials
Acyclovir

Acyclovir

Restricted

N/A
Low
IV: $$ PO: $$

General Information

PO may be given with food.

  • Maintain optimal hydration and urine output
  • Monitor accurate ins and outs
  • Measure baseline serum creatinine and weekly
  • Minimize use of concurrent nephrotoxic agents
  • Monitor CBC + diff. weekly
  • Oral therapy not recommended for treatment of HSV infection in neonates