Acyclovir-associated fever: a case report
Shea, B.F.; Harbison, M.A.; Sesin, G.P.; Benotti, P.N.; Hammer, S.M.
PharmacoTherapy 7(2): 54-55
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0277-0008 PMID: 3601725 Document Number: 297670
Drug-induced fever has been associated with many agents. We treated a patient who developed high, spiking fevers while receiving intravenous acyclovir. Rechallenge with the drug was not attempted. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of drug-induced fever in patients who receive systemic acyclovir.
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