Abstract
Red man syndrome is a rare but possibly serious adverse reaction during treatment with intravenous vancomycin. It is extremely important that pediatricians, especially in oncology, recognize this reaction and treat it appropriately. Following two case-reports from a pediatric oncology setting, a series of practical recommendations to prevent or handle red man syndrome are described.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
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Child, Preschool
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Drug Eruptions / diagnosis
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Drug Eruptions / etiology*
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Erythema / chemically induced*
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Erythema / diagnosis
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Humans
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Male
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Pruritus / chemically induced
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Pruritus / diagnosis
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Syndrome
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Vancomycin / administration & dosage
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Vancomycin / adverse effects*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Vancomycin