Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 118, Issue 1, 59-60
Copyright © 1989 by American Dental Association
"Red man syndrome" with vancomycin: report of case
DA Pearson
Kansas City VA Medical Center, MO 64128.
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.