Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Aim and background: Vancomycin flushing syndrome (VFS) or red man syndrome (RMS) is a sequela following the rapid intravenous (IV) infusion of vancomycin, a tricyclic glycopeptide antibiotic.Case description: In this article, we have presented a postoperative case of a female child in our tertiary care hospital, who developed RMS after IV infusion of vancomycin hydrochloride.Conclusion: Based on the time relationship, and response following withdrawal of the drug, it is probable that vancomycin injection caused RMS in the patient.Clinical significance: Prompt identification of adverse drug reaction is extremely significant to prevent such cases of vancomycin infusion reactions in clinical practice.
Source: Journal of GMC Nagpur
Authors: Avinash Turankar, Pradipta Dutta, Mrunalini Kalikar
Institution: Government Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4413336837