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encephalitis - Herpes simplex

Advices

≥ 18 years
Priority Medication Remarks
Medication:

aciclovir iv 10mg/kg 3dd 21 days

Remarks:

Diakonessenhuis remarks

Duur behandeling 14-21 dagen

General comments

Bij obesitas (=BMI>30kg/m2) en dosering ≥ 10mg/kg (iv): om toxiciteit (m.n. nefro- en neurotoxiciteit) bij obese patiënten te voorkomen, doseer op basis van het “adjusted body weight” (zie: https://www.mdcalc.com/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight). Monitor na start urineproductie en dagelijks de nierfunctie.

Sources

  1. Pubmed.gov publication # 18582201

    IDSA guideline: Tunkel AR, Glaser CA, Bloch KC, et al; Infectious Diseases Society of America. The management of encephalitis: clinical practice guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis. 2008;47:303-27. 

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Metadata

Swab vid: G-7083.3
Updated: 02/03/2023 - 13:32
Status: Published