Acyclovir does not cause permanent kidney damage.
Acyclovir belongs to antiviral drugs, mainly used in the treatment of herpes zoster, herpes simplex virus infection, etc. However, there are a lot of adverse reactions after using Acyclovir, especially it is more damaging to the kidney, which directly causes damage to the renal tubules and renal interstitium, bringing about diseases such as acute renal failure.
However, acyclovir for kidney damage is not permanent, but reversible. Once found that Acyclovir causes kidney damage, patients stop taking Acyclovir in time, after a period of time the kidney function will slowly return to normal, due to the use of Acyclovir brought about by the kidney damage will slowly disappear.
Acyclovir tablets are contraindicated in patients with renal damage, and renal function should be checked regularly during the administration of Acyclovir, if abnormal renal function is found, the doctor should be informed in time and the doctor will adjust the medication.