"Red man syndrome" with vancomycin: report of case.
Vancomycin is a recommended alternative prophylactic antibiotic for penicillin-allergic patients with prosthetic mitral valves. During the course of recommended treatment, a drug reaction known as "red man syndrome" was encountered. Because vancomycin is appropriate for some dental situations, the general practitioner should be acquainted with its use and possible side effects.
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Kansas City VA Medical Center, MO 64128.
D000328:Adult; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D004890:Erythema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D013577:Syndrome; D014640:Vancomycin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014640:Vancomycin