Drug interactions
Acyclovir + Cisplatin
Severity: Moderate
Acyclovir and Cisplatin: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Cisplatin is markedly nephrotoxic and intravenous acyclovir can cause crystal nephropathy, so combined use raises the risk of acute kidney injury.
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