Acyclovir can cause neurotoxicity and nephrotoxicity, especially in diabetic patients with renal impairment. Consider acyclovir dose adjustment, close monitoring of kidney function, and hemodialysis as a potential therapeutic option in such cases.
Keywords: acute kidney injury; acyclovir; drug‐related side effects and adverse reactions; hallucinations.
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