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Vesicular eruptions following acyclovir administration

M L Buck1, S B Vittone, H F Zaglul

  • 1Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville.

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
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A rare vesicular eruption occurred in a child treated with intravenous acyclovir. This adverse reaction, distinct from herpes infections, highlights the need for careful diagnosis in patients receiving this antiviral medication.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Acyclovir is a widely used antiviral medication, primarily for herpes simplex virus infections.
  • Adverse reactions to acyclovir can occur, though most are mild.
  • Cutaneous reactions, particularly vesicular eruptions, are uncommon side effects.