Summary: On this episode "Acyclovir Pharmacology" I discuss the mechanism of action, important monitoring parameters, and drug interactions with acyclovir.<br> <br> <br> <br> I discuss why acyclovir has to be dosed so many times per day.<br> <br> <br> <br> Acyclovir can inhibit CYP1A2 which can impact a few drugs. I discuss a couple of those examples on this podcast episode.<br> <br> <br> <br> GI effects are one of the more common side effects of acyclovir.<br> <br> <br> <br> Rarely, neuropathy and nephropathy can be part of the adverse effect profile of acyclovir. I discuss this further on this episode.
