Encephalitis caused by human herpes simplex virus

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Your newly admitted adult patient is being treated for encephalitis caused by human herpes simplex virus and the prescriber wants you as the pharmacist to start acyclovir IV for this patient. What is the brand name for this drug? What IV concentration is this drug available in? Once the acyclovir vial is reconstituted in an IV clean room with ISO 5 hood, how long can you store the reconstituted vial at room temperature? After further dilution for administration with normal saline IVPB, what is the BUD for administration to a patient? What is the usual dosage for encephalitis caused by human herpes simplex virus? Include the frequency of administration. Would you use IBW or actual body weight to dose this patient? What is the maximum dosage? Include the frequency of administration. What is the maximum final infusion concentration of acyclovir IV? Why is the final infusion concentration important for acyclovir IV?

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