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Objectives This study sought to identify the incidence of, and risk factors for, acute kidney injury (AKI) in adults treated with parenteral aciclovir. Methods A single-centre retrospective cohort study of prospectively acquired electronic clinical, pharmacy and laboratory data was performed with approval of the Caldicott guardian. AKI was defined by Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria, prior to analysis of baseline patient and treatment-related risk factors. Results 269 aciclovir treatment episodes were identified in 268 patients. Overall incidence of AKI was 13%. Half of AKI episodes were KDIGO grade 2/3. In univariate analysis, AKI occurred more frequently in patients with pre-existing chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetes, and in patients treated with higher daily doses of aciclovir. There was also a trend to increased age in patients with AKI. In a binomial logistic regression model only CKD and daily dose remained significant independent factors. Conclusions AKI is an important side effect of parenteral aciclovir, the incidence of which is comparable to established nephrotoxic drugs such as aminoglycosides. Patients with pre-existing chronic kidney disease or receiving higher total doses are at greatest risk, reinforcing the clinical importance of appropriate dose adjustment for ideal body weight and baseline renal function.
Author(s): Ryan L, Heed A, Foster J, Valappil M, Schmid ML, Duncan CJA
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: International Journal of Infectious Disease
Year: 2018
Volume: 74
Pages: 97-99
Print publication date: 01/09/2018
Online publication date: 07/07/2018
Acceptance date: 02/07/2018
Date deposited: 21/07/2018
ISSN (print): 1201-9712
ISSN (electronic): 1878-3511
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2018.07.002
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2018.07.002
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