Dilute in an appropriate amount of solutions as indicated in the drug circular when giving IV
Catabolism of the nucleic acids to uric acid leads to hyperuricemia; the marked increase in uric acid excretion can result in the thyroid function testing; carefully monitor liver function in those taking valproate, carbamazepine, or oxcarbazepine
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Allopurinol, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, is a urate-lowering medication that is FDA approved for managing gout, preventing tumor lysis syndrome, and preventing recurrent calcium nephrolithiasis in patients with hyperuricosuria
A BUN measures kidney function, an AST monitors liver function, and RBCs monitor the number of red blood cells that a client has
If you are using acyclovir oral suspension, use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately
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Acyclovir is an antiviral drug that slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body
Valacyclovir (val" ay sye' kloe vir), which is sometimes spelled valaciclovir, is an acyclic purine nucleoside analogue, the L-valyl ester prodrug of acyclovir that once absorbed, is rapidly converted to acyclovir, its active moiety
Acyclovir also demonstrates activity against the Oka vaccine strain of VZV with a mean EC 50 value of 6 microM (1